"My deepest condolences every time I seen ya mom peanut she always gave me a big ol hug n ask if I remember something from when we were kids or how I?d always come into Tom Thumb getting those tea biscuits lol love u dear praying god wraps his arms around you all a little tighter n hold yall"
In loving memory of
Nancy A Klinger
March 15, 1958 - November 17, 2022
Nancy Ann Klinger (Blaha) passed away on Thursday, November 17 at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Per her wishes she wanted to be cremated and have no additional funeral expenses. However a Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.
She is survived by her boyfriend Jeffery Stockwell, her 3 children Joseph Craig (Klinger), Elizabeth Klinger, and Charles Klinger, her grandchildren Kolby Wilson, Tristen Holst, James Craig, Johnny Craig, and Charles Klinger, her siblings Sandy (Butch) Grossnickle, Dick (Deb) Blaha, Roxie (Grant) Reefer, Marilyn (Dale) Blaha, Peggy (Bob) Satterwhite, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Clarence and Mae Blaha (Deal), her ex spouse Robert Klinger, her boyfriend's parents Clifford and Deloris Stockwell, her aunt Barbara Allbee, and her best friend Margret.
Nancy was born in Michigan on March 15, 1958 to Clarence Blaha and Mae Blaha (Deal). At a young age she moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa where she spent most of her life. After high school she married Robert Klinger and they had 3 children. For many of those years she was employed with Dairy Queen. Many years later she was divorced and found her boyfriend Jeffery Stockwell that she spent the rest of her life with. During this time she was employed with the Fort Dodge community school District and Taher in the food service department. It was the highlight of her day seeing all the children going through the line. In her free time she loves spending time with her grandkids and attending their many activities. Nancy was a bohunk through and through but she had a big heart and enjoyed taking care of others!
Tributes
"Oh my Goodness ! So shocked to read this. I worked for Nancy @ Tom Thumb Deli and became good friends wth her and Margaret. Elizabeth your family is in my prayers."
"I have been known Nancy for a long time we grew up in the same neighborhood out in the Coleman district her and her family live down the Street from us Her and her sisters were friends of mine in 2005 She the Kitchen Supervisor at Arey School in the kitchen I work with her as a sub Food Service Worker She was a great friend to alm Who knew her She will be greatly missed Prayers to the Entire Blaha and Klinger Family Sorry for Your Loss ????????????"
"She was such a sweetheart.ive known her for many years.hard to find a better person.may she R.I.P. GOD BLESS..GOING TO MISS YOU."