Merita (Rita) M. Kleiman, age 81, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
Rita was born April 30th, 1928 in Escanaba, the daughter of Clifford and Helen (Long) Murker. Rita was united in marriage to Harold (Babe) A. Kleiman on June 1st, 1957 at All Saints Catholic Church. Together they raised their family in Gladstone. Unique to Rita and Babe
Anonymous
Dear Babe, I am sorry for your loss. I got to know her while volunteering at Bishop Noa Home. I loved that sly little grin of hers. May God bless you and your family with pleasant memories and peace.
Dorothy Lamberg Kollmann
Escanaba, MI
I have been a co-worker of Tim VanEffen’s for many years. I would like to extend my condolences to Rita’s family as you grieve her loss. Her tribute speaks of a woman who believed in putting others ahead of herself. There will surely be a special place reserved in heaven for someone as wonderful as her!
Janice Clemens
Green Bay, WI
Dear Babe and family, We are very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. We are out in Az. so will not be able to attend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Kathy Grenfell
Lake Havasu, AZ
Jay – Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Marty Friedman
Dearborn, MI
Sorry to hear about your wife and mother passing away. I will always remember how we used to spend time at your house and when Tonie would ask me to have supper. I always hoped it would be lasanga. You folks are in my thoughts and prayers!
Jeri Oakwood (Thorsen)
Grand Haven, MI
Dear Uncle Babe,
I was so sorry to read in the Esc. Press about Rita’s passing. My love and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time. Love, Joann
Joann Kleiman Prendergast
Livermore, CA
Dear Babe,
Just wanted to offer my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife. I am sorry that I won’t be able to attend the wake or services for I am out here in Az.for the winter months. But I will offer up my prayers for her soul as well as you and the rest of your family. May God bless you all in a special way as your morn the passing of your loved one. Take care and God’s blessings !!!!!
Robert J Mortel
Escanaba, MI
Dear Jay,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I just want to let you know that my thoughts are with you during this time.
Patti Solis-Powell
San Diego, CA
So sorry to hear about Aunt Rita. I was so glad that Lois (Mom) and I could meet with her at Christmas Time to share cookies and conversation. Our hearts go out to all of you. God bless!
Terry, Lynn, Sam. Tim, Emily & Ethan Thompson
Fort Collins, CO
Anonymous
Sorry to hear about your wife and mother passing away. I will always remember how we used to spend time at your house and when Tonie would ask me to have supper. I always hoped it would be lasanga. You folks are in my thoughts and prayers!Jeri Lee
Jeri Oakwood (Thorsen)
Grand Haven, MI
Dear Uncle Babe,
I was so sorry to read in the Esc. Press about Rita’s passing. My love and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time.
Love, Joann
Joann Kleiman Prendergast
Livermore, CA
Dear Babe,
Just wanted to offer my deepest sympathy in the loss of your wife. I am sorry that I won’t be able to attend the wake or services for I am out here in Az.for the winter months. But I will offer up my prayers for her soul as well as you and the rest of your family. May God bless you all in a special way as your morn the passing of your loved one.
Take care and God’s blessings !!!!!
Robert J Mortel
Escanaba, MI
Dear Jay,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I just want to let you know that my thoughts are with you during this time.
Patti Solis-Powell
San Diego, CA
So sorry to hear about Aunt Rita. I was so glad that Lois (Mom) and I could meet with her at Christmas Time to share cookies and conversation. Our hearts go out to all of you. God bless!
Terry, Lynn, Sam. Tim, Emily & Ethan Thompson
Fort Collins, CO