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Mary Kay Klocke
Mary Kay Klocke, age 77, of Carrington, ND, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington.
Mary Kay Rohrer was born in Churches Ferry, ND, to Melvin and Gladys Rohrer (Solberg) on April 19, 1938. Mary Kay and the family moved to Carrington when she was a young girl, she graduated from Carrington High School in 1956.
On November 29, 1957, Mary Kay was united in marriage to Donald Klocke at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Carrington. From their beautiful marriage of 57 years they were blessed with four children, Peggy, Patti, Tamra and DJ.
Mary Kay was an avid reader who enjoyed many books followed by a good nap. Mary Kay showed her talents in the kitchen with her love of baking new recipes and then sharing them with her family. She was especially proud of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary Kay was known for having strong relationships with each family member, relationships that could be admired by anyone.
She worked over 20 years at the Chieftain, where she got to know everyone in the surrounding area. Mary Kay was a person who could strike up a conversation with anyone, and could make a connection with them, anywhere she went. Don was often waiting for Mary Kay to finish her latest conversation with someone. Mary Kay and Don spent a lot of time traveling throughout the country side, even though her heart was still at home. She loved her family and the community that she was a part of.
Mary Kay is survived by her husband Don; three daughters, Peggy (Keith) Larson, Carrington, Patti (Danny) Angeles, Valley City, ND, Tamra (Rex) Kriedeman, Enderlin, ND; one son, DJ (Peggy) Klocke, Carrington; seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister Judith McKay. Memorials may be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd. Kanab, UT, 84741 or Hospice of Carrington, PO Box 461, Carrington, ND 58421
VISITATION: Wednesday, one hour prior to her service at Trinity Lutheran Church FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 10:30AM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery
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Name: Kari Janz
Date: 09-30-2015
Message: Steve and I send our deepest sympathy to all of the Klocke family members at the loss of your wife, mother, sister and friend. Mary Kay was always so warm and kind and a friend to all she met. May God bless you during this time.
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Name: Rosemary Voglewede
Date: Sept. 29, 2015
Message: My sincere deep sympathy to the family of Mary Kay. Mary Kay was a neighbor and friend for many years. A very special lady. She will be missed by all of us.
My prayers and sympathy.
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Name: Suzy Brady Byars
Date: September 29, 2015
Message: Don and family, what a sad day for everyone, Mary Kay was a special friend to me and I will miss her. I always loved her laugh, we had many good times together as we were growing up. Good memories are so important at this time in life.
We will miss her.
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Name: Dianne Larson
Date: September 29, 2015
Message: Don and Family, I will be out of town tomorrow so I won't be able to attend the funeral. Mary Kay was a special person and always had a smile whenever I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at time. Keep the memories flowing of your loved one, it is one of God's ways to help you in your time of sorrow.
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Name: Kim and Trey
Date: 9-28-2015
Message: Mary Kay came into my life through the friendship of her awesome great grandson Keaton and my son Trey. Trey would visit w Keat at Mary Kay's and always come home and tell me how he wished he had a grandma. She was an amazing spirt with a smile for every one no matter how bad she felt until the very end. Trey and I will miss her our deepest condolences to all of her family
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Name: Tonida Angeles
Date: September 28, 2015
Message: Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mary Kay will be missed.
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Name: Lyle Hopewell
Date: 9/28
Message: Mary Kay helped me in ways only I can understand. Rest in Peace dear friend.
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Name: lester schuldheisz ( JOE )
Date: 9/28/15
Message: sorry for your loss. god bless you all.
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Name: Beth Hewitt Trottier
Date: September 28,
Message: Don and family, I was so sorry to hear of Mary Kay's passing. She was a good friend to both myself and my mom. I enjoyed the time and conversations we had while working together at alco. She was a special lady and always had time for a quick conversation and a laugh whenever we would run into each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time, she will be missed.