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- [S248] Staff, Petoskey News-Review: Obituaries, (Name: Petoskey News-Review; Location: Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States;), Kline, Thomas Joseph. 26MAY2020.
Thomas Joseph Kline, 81, of Petoskey, died at his home on May 18, 2020.
Tom was born on January 10, 1939, the son of Joseph and Thelma Mae (Looze) Kline. After high school, Tom joined the United States Marine Corps. He spent his deployment in Iwakuni, Japan. Tom proudly served his country from 1957-1960.
On June 8, 1963, Tom married the love of his life, Karen Sue Gray, after she caught his eye at the Mr. Steak restaurant where she worked as a waitress. Together, they raised four children and spent almost 40 years side by side until Karen’s death in 2002.
Tom was the Vice President of Tooling and Engineering at Lexalite for 30 years. He was credited with several patents over his life, some of which Ford Motor Company used to design what is now commonplace in car turn signals (“blinkers”) and steering wheel columns. He also had a focus in fiber-optic protective systems (FOPS).
In his spare time, Tom liked to deer hunt with his brothers, but his favorite past time was fishing and fly fishing all over Michigan. He liked going to the woods to hunt for mushrooms and berries and some summer nights you could find Tom at the waterfront watching a softball game.
Tom is survived by his children, Mark Kline of Alaska, Tammy McMahon of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Kathy (Jack) Nestell of California; grandchildren Jon (Katrina) Kline, Kaylee Kline, Josh Kline, Jacob Nestell, Madison Nestell and Braden McMahon; and siblings, Jim (Cindy) Kline, Patrick (Carrie) Kline and Karen (Lynn) Murray.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Karen; his son, Scott Kline; a brother, Jerry Kline; and his parents.
Private family serves are being held today at Greenwood Cemetery in Petoskey, Michigan. Stone Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Friends and family are encouraged to make a donation in Tom’s memory to the American Legion Post #194 (455 Bay St, Petoskey, MI 49770).
Petoskey News-Review: 26May2020
Accessed: 06NOV2024
- [S248] Staff, Petoskey News-Review: Obituaries, (Name: Petoskey News-Review; Location: Petoskey, Emmet, Michigan, United States;), Kline, Thelma Mae (Looze); Petoskey News-Review: 21AUG2012.
Thelma Mae Kline , 93, of Petoskey, passed peacefully on Aug. 15, 2012, at the Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.
Thelma was born on the Looze Sesquicentennial Farm at the end of Looze Road in East Jordan on Nov. 30, 1918, to William and Mae Looze. She graduated from East Jordan High School in 1936 and married Joseph F. Kline of Petoskey in 1937.
Thelma retired from the Sears Roebuck store in Midland, Mich., in 1982. After retirement, Joe and Thelma moved back to Petoskey and resided in this area since that time. Thelma loved Northern Michigan, however, enjoyed their annual vacation fishing trips to Canada with the family and her leisurely winters in Florida.
Thelma was an avid golfer and was extremely competitive up to the summer of 2011. She played with a group of very close friends on the Ladies League at the Charlevoix City Course for a number of years. When Thelma was not in Florida, in the winter time she enjoyed cross country skiing with a host of very close friends from this area. She also enjoyed playing euchre with again a group of very close friends including Ester Hebert who has stood by Thelma as one of her best friends ever. She was also a member of the St. Francis Church Choir.
Thelma is survived by her children, Thomas J. Kline of Petoskey, James R. Kline of Petoskey, Gerald L. Kline and Mary of Oden, Patrick R. Kline and Carrie of Petoskey, Karen ( Kline ) Murray and Lynn of Boyne City.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, on Nov. 25, 2006; daughter-in-law, Karen Sue Kline (wife of son, Thomas); and by grandchildren, Scott, and infant son, Steven, also son of Thomas.
Thelma was loved and adored by 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at St. Francis Church, 513 Howard St., Petoskey. A luncheon in her honor will be served following the service in the church basement.
A very special thank you to the staff at the Hiland Cottage for their kindness and special attention they gave to Thelma during her five-month stay.
Donations in memory of Thelma can be made to Hospice of Little Traverse Bay, Hiland Cottage, One Hiland Drive, Petoskey, Mich. 49770.
Arrangements are in the care of the Stone Funeral Home, Petoskey.
Petoskey News-Review: 21AUG2012
Accessed: 06NOV2024
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d. 25 Nov 2006 (Age 91 years)