Joan Kleiber, formerly of 1201 Michigan Avenue, Gladstone died on September 7, 2006. Joan was born on April 2, 1929, in Manistique, Mi, the daughter of Emily (Dupont) and John J.Weber.
Mrs. Kleiber attended St. Francis de Sales School and graduated from Manistique High School in 1946. She attended St. Scholastica College, Northern Michigan University and Michigan State University. She earned her teaching certificate in 1948 and taught kindergarten in Rock, Michigan and preschool in Gladstone, Michigan.
On November 23, 1950, she married John F. Kleiber at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Manistique. They lived in Rock until moving to Gladstone in 1963. Mrs. Kleiber lived her life as homemaker and loving mom to her eight children and her many grandchildren.
Mrs. Kleiber is survived by seven children and their spouses: Emily Kleiber and Rodney Parkonnen, Kathy and Pete Hillman, Kris Katarincic, Edie Raffin, John and Carol Kleiber, Jeff and Karen Kleiber, Dan and Tina Kleiber; nineteen grandchildren and spouses: Bob and Michelle Hart, Jenn Hart, Andy and Kelly Hart, Liz Hart, Molly Rice, Martin Rice, Tyler Hillman, Jami Katarincic, Chad Katarincic, Jack Kleiber, Jayne Kleiber, Travis Ingish, Brittany Ingish, Kelsey Kleiber, Zoey Kleiber, Danielle Kleiber, Paige Kleiber, Conner Kleiber, Carly Kleiber and six great grandchildren: Christian Hart, Jake Hart, Emily Hart, Hunter Hart, Wyatt Hart, Clay Hart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kleiber, one daughter, Jayne Kleiber, her brothers Ken and Tony Weber and her parents.
Mrs. Kleiber
Anonymous
Dear Kleiber Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you. When I think of Joan I think of a GREAT LADY. Lots of good memories of going to see your mom with my Grandmother Nellie (Maga) Salmi. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.Take Care.
Cheryl (Wilcox) Patrick
Rock, MI
Emily and family, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a special lady, I have so many great memories of her. She always hugged me and call me one of her girls. I’ll miss her and my prayers and thoughts are with all of you
Donna (Marshall) Kalishek
Kincheloe, MI
To my friend Dan and the entire Kleiber family,
My deepest condolences to you for the loss of your wonderful mother. Mrs. Kleiber was my first teacher in preschool with Dan and the mother of my oldest friend. I’ll always remember her smiling face and warm greeting whenever I entered your home.
May she rest in peace.
Brian Peterson
Valley Village, CA
My deepest condolences to the Kleiber “clan”. Your Mom always made me feel like one of her own whenever I came by and I will never forget the wonderful memories of growing up in Gladstone.
Beth (Marmalick) Robinson
Chillicothe, OH
Kleiber Family
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother. She must’ve been very proud of all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. She is finally re-united with her husband and your father.
Ace
Steve Mitchell
East Lansing, MI
I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. Joan was the greatest!!! Lot of good memories -up in Rock . my deepest sympathy to all of the Klieber kids.Such a beautiful family.
Love,
Jan (Maki) Sczytko
Detroit, MI
Our deepest sympathy at the death of your Mom, Grandma, and others. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lori and Mike Marmalick
Gladstone, MI
What can I say about my other “Mom” — I loved her and will miss her so much. Even when faced with so much grief and loss, she, along with the love and grace of God, raised eight beautiful children, who were her world. She always included me as one of her “kids” and always made me feel so loved and special. I will carry that love with me forever.
Thanks “Mom” for your unconditional love — be at peace in your new home with God.
All my love,
Toni (Marmalick) Marchese
De Pere, WI
Edie and Family,
I am saddened to hear about the passing of such a sweet and wonderful women. I have many fond memories of visiting the Kleiber home with your mom always having a smile and making us feel so welcome. She will be sadly missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marianne Dollhopf Rezigh
Houston, TX
I extend my deepest sympathy to all of the Kleiber children. Your mom faced more than her share of hardships in her life and yet, her faith endured. At least now she is at peace, and she is with your dad and her loving God. I have all of you in my prayers.
Judy Reese Ebbesen
Gladstone, MI