Denise Rae Klima Obituary

The family of Denise Rae Klima of Claflin, Kansas announces her passing on June 1, 2026. Denise, born on July 10, 1965, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Wedel and Ella Mae Wedel (Thiel); her sister Debra Byers; and her nephew Kyle Holland. She is survived by: her husband Jim Klima Sr.; her children, Matt Schafer (Shawna) of Ellinwood, Shira Ryan of Lyons and James Lyman, Jr. of Ellinwood; her stepchildren, JD Klima Jr. (Shawna) of Claflin, Tracey Klima (Alex Delgado) of Great Bend and Travis Klima of Claflin; her sisters, Donna Holland (Wendell) of New Blaine and Dian Long (Randy) of Ellinwood; her brother-in-law Don Byers of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and her grandchildren, Jackson Schafer, Mason Schafer, Zepplin Zimmerman, Axl Ryan, Jamie Woods, Ella Mae Woods, Hunter Klima, Broc Klima and Alli Klima. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Sterling Village or Encounter Church of Sterling in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.