Mae L Kleinhans

1916 ∼ 2009

Mae L Kleinhans
Mae L. Kleinhans, 92, of Kenosha, passed away after a brief illness at United Hospital System. Born on Washington Island, WI, on March 24, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Laura Goodlet. Mae moved from Washington Island to Kenosha in 2002. She married George Mann in 1935; he preceded her in death. She later married Henry Kleinhans; he preceded her in death in 1984. She was a member of the Washington Island Women’s Cub and Trinity Lutheran Church while living on Washington Island. Surviving are a son, Ralph Mann of Temperance, MI; a daughter, Darla Hansler of Kenosha; three step-children, Pat, Clair and Ann; eight grandchildren, Shane, Melynda, Todd, Donna, Christopher, Ray, Jeff and Cheryl; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Foss, her two husbands, three brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28th, at Proko Funeral Home at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will be held on Saturday at Proko Funeral Home from 4:30 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Washington Island Trinity Lutheran Church would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Mae’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Phil (Gus) & Carol Peterson March 2, 2009
Dear Darla & Family,Carol and I send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Aunt Mae. I have many fond memories of her when we were kids growing up on the Island. We Carol & I, have many more fond memories of Aunt Mae when we visited her over the years in Washington Harbor. She was always cheerful and hospitable to everyone. She will indeed be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. May you continue to remember her life and all the great memories she helped to make.Love,Phil (Gus) & CarolPensacola, FLorida
Geneva Pounders February 27, 2009
Darla and RalphI'm so sorry to hear about Mae. She was a wonderful woman and loved by everyone. Although I won't be able to attend due to health problems, please know that support, love and sympathy are with you during this difficult time. Please give the rest of the family my condolences.God Bless,Geneva Pounders
Mary Kessler...Shirley Nellen\sister February 26, 2009
Darla ,I am so sorry to hear of your mother passing away. She was such a beautiful example of a vital person . She was so lucky to have you so close to her on a daily bases. How fun it must have been to live on Washington Island. May she est in peace. May god bless you for being there for her. Mary Kessler