KLEIN, Norma "Jean" (McGrane) 1928-2020

KLEIN, MCGRANE, MURPHY, ANDERS, KIRK, JONES, WINNINGER, STOFFREGEN

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 5/4/2020 at 12:57:14

Biography

Norma “Jean” Klein, 91, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo; passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at NewAldaya Lifescapes.

She was born August 27, 1928 in Waterloo the daughter of Tom and Betty Murphy McGrane. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School.

She married James “Jim” Klein on June 18, 1951 in Waterloo; he preceded her in death on January 11, 1986.

Jean was employed by Stuarts Women’s Clothing Store, later Jean Nicole for 23 years, retiring in 2000.

She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she was an active member of the church choir for 65 years.

She is survived by three daughters: Diane Stoffregen (Tony Anderson) of Waterloo, Mary Beth (Max) Kirk of Cedar Falls, Karen (Mike) Jones of Waterloo; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and one sister, Patricia Anders of Cedar Falls.

Preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; a sister, Betty Winninger; a son-in-law, Bill Stoffregen and brothers-in-law, Larry Winninger and Chuck Anders.

A stranger to her is just a friend she hasn't met yet.

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Services:
A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Cemetery:
Private family graveside services will be held in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 650 Stephan Ave. Waterloo, Iowa 50701 or NewAldaya Lifescapes, 7511 University Ave. Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. Cards sent to the Funeral Home will be forwarded to the family.

SOURCE: Kearns funeral home website