Ann Lucene Kliem
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Memorial Mass for Ann Lucene Kliem, 77, Lawrence will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Concordia Catholic Cemetery in Concordia, KS. Ann passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at her home.
She was born on May 11, 1946, in Concordia, KS the daughter of Alex Albert and Louise J. (Odette) Chaput.
Ann worked at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for several years in office administration. She was a Mary Kay Director.
She was a practicing member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and was a homebound minister of Holy Communion.
She married Lewis “Lew” William Kliem on July 28, 1966, in Concordia, KS. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2011.
Survivors include her two daughters, Marcey Jo Reilly and husband, Dennis, Kansas City, MO, Judi Ann Higgins and husband, Brent, Loveland, CO; five sons, Von and wife, Jaime, Fairfax Station, VA, Jonathan Kliem, Lawrence, Marc Kliem Lawrence, Alex and wife, Dorothy, Lawrence, Matthew Thomas, Lawrence; brother, Odette Chaput and wife, Carolyn, two sisters, Laura Jo Meyer, Regina Vignery; brother-in-law Rick Brumfield, 21 Grandchildren: Joe, Nicole, Claire, Cole, Quinn, Kyle, Tyler, Christian, Braeson , Olivia, Lauren, Aria, Arianna, Samantha, Evie, Dakota, Kaleb, Kenadie, Austin, Landon, Caitlynn and 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alex and Louise Chaput, two sisters, Connie Budreau, Mary Janet Brumfield, brothers-in-law, Leroy “Bud” Budreau. George Meyer, Del Vignery; two nephews, Lee and Eric Budreau and niece, Dana Lesher.
A Biblical, Intentional Rosary Prayer Service will be said at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, followed by a visitation from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorial contributions in Ann’s name to Blue Santa, Corpus Christi Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com
Alex and family, I am saddened and heart heavy to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. My condolences to you all.
Kliem family, my sincerest sympathy. I doubt there’s anyone who ever met Ann who didn’t immediately like her. She was a very good person, and will not be easily forgotten. Big hugs.
Our condolences Marcey and family.
We have you in our prayers. May God give eternal rest to Ann, strength and peace to all of you in these moments.
So many memories of our time together in Alameda, St Barnabas Community and Marriage Encounter. Giving and loving spirit! A smile that radiated goodness. Thank you for your friendship.
To the Kliem family, Your mom was always a bright spot, even on dreary days. She had a light about her that exuded a sense of peace and calm to all who knew her. That type of soul is so rare and special! That is how Ann will be remembered by all who knew her. No words can ease your pain but we hope it helps to know that she has left a lasting imprint on all the lives she touched. We will deeply miss her friendship and her smiles.
May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared together, and may the knowledge that Ann rests with the Lord bring you peace. Love and Hugs. Miriam
To the entire Kliem family sorry to hear of the passing of Ann. Our families always had that Concordia connection that we so enjoyed. Many memories throughout the years. Jeff and I send our condolences.
Our prayers go out to all of your family. She was always the joy to see at church and around town.. May our Lord grant her Peace.
I met Ann when she began bringing communion to my Mom, shut-in and living with my family in our home about 15 years ago. She was always so cheerful, through her own life difficulties and spoke so lovingly of her own “Lew” and her children. I remember she was so proud of her son, achieving success in his chosen field of law enforcement that I, myself, had retired from. All of us that knew and spent time with her came away better people having her touch our lives even in a small way. My prayers and love are with her family and I know they all will carry her beautiful spirit with them the rest of their lives. She truly is at rest, in peace with Our Lord and her Lew forever.
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was the sweetest lady. I always felt better when I would bump into her or see her at the hospital, for my appointments. Thinking of you all during this time for comfort.
To Ann’s children,
Your Mother has left me we a hundred happy memories. Through good times and hard times, she had a positive and hopefull attitude and that great Ann smile. May you always know the depth of her unconditional Mother love.
Alex and family, sending healing thoughts and sympathy to you as you find yourselves in this road of sadness. Keep those happy fun memories close to help you through this difficult time.
Dear Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was one of the sweetest people, and always had that big beautiful smile.
She loved you all so much.
She will be missed by many who loved her.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve this life changing loss.
Much Love and Deepest Sympathy,
Sue Glatz
My prayers and condolences to the Kliem Family
Love always The Garcia Family
Love you Aunt Ann!! We will miss you, and are so very grateful for the memories!
I knew Ann from our early childhood growing up at Our Lady of Perpetual Help schools in Concordia, Ks. When she was at Marymount we went out on a single date and we had a lot of laughs and memories. Our prayers and sympathy go out to Ann’s family.