Reba J. Klenke

Reba J. Klenke, age 95, of Glen Carbon, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Eden Village Care Center in Glen Carbon.  Reba was born December 1, 1928, in Staunton, IL, the daughter of the late Cecil & Phyliss (Meyers) Rowlands.  Reba married Murrell C. Klenke, and he preceded her in death.  Reba is survived by a daughter, Diana Pate & husband Steve, of Corinth, TX; a daughter in law Connie Klenke, of Pacific, MO; a son in law, John Veague, of Sonora, KY; six grandchildren, Derek S. Pate & wife Anne, Amanda S. Myers & husband Josh, Danette P. MacGregor & husband George, Dustin C. Klenke, Marlana H. Klenke, and Jacob D. Veague; five great grandchildren, and special friends, Michael Fahsl & wife Meise.  Besides her parents and husband, Reba was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Veague; a son, Daniel Klenke; a sister, Shirley White; and a brother in law, Vernon White.  Reba retired from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville after many years of service working in the Continuing Education Department there. Reba was very active in the community and received various awards such as the Jefferson Award and the Distinguished Paul Harris award for Public Service. She was a twenty-year member and co-coordinator of the Senior Olympics, and also assisted with the Elderhostel at SIUE and Duboise Center in Duboise, IL. She also volunteered at Cahokia Mounds and Eden Child Care Center for many years.  She also loved to garden and to sing in various groups including the First Baptist Choir.  A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10 am until 11 am at First Baptist Church in Edwardsville.  A memorial service will follow at 11 am with Rev. Drew Patton presiding.  The family suggests memorials to First Baptist Church in Edwardsville.  Weber & Rodney Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com and in lieu of flowers Reba said to go and plant something instead.

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