Marsha A. Klare's Obituary
Marsha A. Klare, 74, of Clinton passed away, Saturday, October 11, 2025 at MercyOne – Clinton.
Private Family Services will be Thursday at Springdale Cemetery. The Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family.
Marsha Ann Boekeloo was born on May 10, 1951 ,in Clinton, the daughter of Howard and Ernestine “Tina” (Zirbes) Boekeloo. She married Brent A. Klare on December 30, 1993 in Clinton; he passed away March 6, 2018.
Marsha was in general labor at Ralston Purnia for many years. She enjoyed watching the Ion channel.
Marsha is survived by her children: Jim Chapman of Clinton, Angela (Chris) Richardson of Rockledge, Florida, Sandy Burke of Davenport, Tina (Sonny) Wintjen of Clinton, and Terry (Alycia) Chapman of Clinton; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; a brother: Steve Boekeloo of Clinton, and a sister: Cathy Boekeloo of Clinton. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers: Alan, Larry, Ron and Dennis.
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