Karen J. Klein

April 17, 1937 - February 27, 2020

Karen J. Klein, age 82 of Marine, IL, died Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Liberty Village of Maryville in Maryville, IL. She was born on Saturday, April 17, 1937, in Correctionville, IA, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (nee Custer) Anderson. On Saturday, October 19, 1957, she married Stanley A. Klein at Belleville, IL, who survives. She was born in Correctionville, Iowa. She went to different schools in Iowa, Arkansas, Missouri and Washington State and graduated from O'Fallon High School, O'Fallon, IL. She lived in Marine, IL, since 1962. She enjoyed horses, watching horse races, their grandchildren and great grandchildren. She and her husband attended every sporting event their sons and grandchildren participated in. Survivors include: Husband - Stanley A. Klein, Marine, IL Son - Donald S. (Patti) Klein, Troy, IL Son - Darren L. (Leah) Klein, Highland, IL Son - Barry J. (Brida) Klein, Troy, IL Grandchild - Brandon D. Klein Grandchild - Jessica L. (Dwayne) Hunt Grandchild - Bret A. (Julie) Klein Grandchild - Erik S. Klein Grandchild - Ethan C. (Ashlee) Klein Grandchild - Wesley C. Klein Grandchild - Evan A. Klein Grandchild - Caleb J. Klein Grandchild - Todd Smith Grandchild - Brian Smith Great Grandchild - Reilly Klein Great Grandchild - Mackenzie Klein Great Grandchild - Ava Klein Great Grandchild - Avery Hunt Great Grandchild - Grayson Hunt. She was preceded in death by: Father - Donald R. Anderson - Died 1988 Mother - Mildred W. Anderson nee Custer - Died 2003 Nephew - James Klein. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 03, 2020, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Interment will be at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.