Louise Jane Klein, 94, of Kent, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at University Hospital in Cleveland.
She was born December 10, 1922 in Colorado Springs, CO to Harry R. and Della M. (Dixon) Israel, and grew of age in Beloit, OH. Louise was a member of the United Methodist Church of Kent for over 60 years and active there with the Mary Reed Circle. She was a member of the Kent State University Alumni Association and enjoyed attending the Kent State basketball games each year. Prior to the birth of her sons she used her secretarial skills for several employers including Davey Tree Expert Company. She would volunteer her time for school, church, and civic activities throughout her life.
She is survived by sons; Gregory D. (Lynda) Klein of Massillon and Colin (Joanne) Klein of Chagrin Falls; granddaughters, Lauren Klein and Nova Klein; grandsons, Rory Klein, and Sage Klein; step-granddaughter, Lisa Gallagher; and brother; William Israel of Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband, C. Robert Klein in October 2016; and sister, Dorothy Faye Israel.
Calling hours will be held 5:30-7:30 PM Friday, March 3rd at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent, and Saturday from 10-11 AM at United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 4th at United Methodist Church of Kent with Rev. Dr. David Palmer and Rev. Douglas Denton officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church of Kent, 1435 E. Main Street, Kent, OH 44240 or American Heart Association Ohio Valley Affiliate, 5211 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227.