James Dean Klinefelter Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James Dean Klinefelter of Sturgis, Michigan is shared. James Dean, born on June 12, 1949, passed away on August 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
James Dean will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor James Dean by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though James Dean is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. James Dean’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Charles J. Klinefelter and Katherine Arline Klinefelter (Hintze) of Kansas; his wife Donna Belle Smith; his stepsons, John Wall (Stephanie) of Sturgis and Alvie Wall (Danean) of Sturgis; his sisters, Barbara Mizner of Freeland and Robyn Pridemore of Ellis, Kansas; and his stepdaughter Robin M. Harker.
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