Martha E. Klenke Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 5, 2024, at the age of 93, Martha E. Klenke of Hamel, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edmund Wiehe and Maria Wiehe (Rode); her husband Wilmer A. Klenke; her sons, Ronald Klenke and Randy Klenke; her sisters, Esther Boda (Wiehe) and Doris Klenke (Wiehe); and her stepfather Lester Thacker.

She is survived by: her sons, James Klenke (Karen) of Janesville, WI, Robert Klenke (Ruth) of Alhambra, IL and Roger Klenke (Lori) of Worden, IL; her daughter-in-law Cheryl Klenke of Worden; her grandchildren, Janae Merkle (Bryan), Krista Twist (Robert), Aaron Klenke (Kristi), Andrew Klenke, Katie Nitzsche (David), Amanda Klenke, Danny Klenke (Amber), Angela Byerly (Eric) and Sarah Dibble (Rory); and her great grandchildren, Carissa, Haley Merkle, Gavin, Hannah Twist, Lily, Emme Nitzsche, Christopher, Gabriella Klenke, Addison Byerly, Owen and Mason Dibble. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel UCC Cemetery, Hitz Memorial Home, or Community Link (Helping families with down syndrome & other disabilities).