Charlotte H. Klein passed away Jan. 8, 2020, in Peru after a long and fulfilling life.
A Mass of Catholic burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick’s Church, La Salle celebrated by the Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, O.S.B. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of her remains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in La Salle immediately thereafter.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday in the church. Burgess Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Charlotte was born July 11, 1929, in Hennepin to Carl and Irma (Tondi) Byczynski. She moved to Utica soon thereafter, where she was raised and helped her parents farm.
Charlotte graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High School. After high school she married Herbert J. Klein on Oct. 14, 1950, in St. Mary’s Church in Utica and moved to La Salle where she resided her entire life.
She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell in La Salle, at Westclox Co. in Peru, and later in life at Arkins Drug Store in La Salle and Utica. In her younger years she was an active member of the Illinois Valley Horsemen’s Association and spent many days riding and caring for her horses. Upon activation of her husband’s National Guard Unit during the Korean War she travelled with him to U.S. Army bases in Georgia and California, returning home to La Salle when he was sent to fight in Korea. Upon Herb’s return from the war she supported her husband’s long career at the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and became a homemaker raising their son, Herb Jr.
Charlotte is survived by her only child, Herb, his wife Jill and grandchildren Matthew and Lauren, all of Peru; brother, Robert (Robby) Byczynski of Utica; sister-in-law, Gloria Byczynski of Ottawa; aunt June Pambianco of Waukesha, Wis.; nieces and nephews, Sandy (Toby) Yeaple of Auburn, Wash., Beth (Rick) Schmitt of Sandwich,, Megan Byczynski of Utica; Brad (Lisa) Byczynski of Plainfield, Bill Byczynski of Ottawa, Jill (John) Pohar of Peru and James (Marcie) Holland of Utica; numerous great-nieces/nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herb in 1986, her father and mother, her sister, Rose Byczynski; and her brother, Donald Byczynski.
Charlotte was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Later in life she spent much of her time caring for others, including her parents, grandchildren, numerous friends and relatives. She was especially proud of and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their many events and activities. If you were a stranger and met Charlotte, you were not a stranger for long. She befriended all she met with her outgoing, spirited and charitable personality. Spending time with Charlotte meant you knew exactly where she stood on any matter, and you never left her company hungry or in need. Charlotte loved being with and helping others and will be greatly missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the family for donation to Charlotte’s favorite causes.
Source: News Tribune, La Salle, Illinois, January 11, 2020
A Mass of Catholic burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick’s Church, La Salle celebrated by the Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, O.S.B. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of her remains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in La Salle immediately thereafter.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday in the church. Burgess Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Charlotte was born July 11, 1929, in Hennepin to Carl and Irma (Tondi) Byczynski. She moved to Utica soon thereafter, where she was raised and helped her parents farm.
Charlotte graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High School. After high school she married Herbert J. Klein on Oct. 14, 1950, in St. Mary’s Church in Utica and moved to La Salle where she resided her entire life.
She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell in La Salle, at Westclox Co. in Peru, and later in life at Arkins Drug Store in La Salle and Utica. In her younger years she was an active member of the Illinois Valley Horsemen’s Association and spent many days riding and caring for her horses. Upon activation of her husband’s National Guard Unit during the Korean War she travelled with him to U.S. Army bases in Georgia and California, returning home to La Salle when he was sent to fight in Korea. Upon Herb’s return from the war she supported her husband’s long career at the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and became a homemaker raising their son, Herb Jr.
Charlotte is survived by her only child, Herb, his wife Jill and grandchildren Matthew and Lauren, all of Peru; brother, Robert (Robby) Byczynski of Utica; sister-in-law, Gloria Byczynski of Ottawa; aunt June Pambianco of Waukesha, Wis.; nieces and nephews, Sandy (Toby) Yeaple of Auburn, Wash., Beth (Rick) Schmitt of Sandwich,, Megan Byczynski of Utica; Brad (Lisa) Byczynski of Plainfield, Bill Byczynski of Ottawa, Jill (John) Pohar of Peru and James (Marcie) Holland of Utica; numerous great-nieces/nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herb in 1986, her father and mother, her sister, Rose Byczynski; and her brother, Donald Byczynski.
Charlotte was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Later in life she spent much of her time caring for others, including her parents, grandchildren, numerous friends and relatives. She was especially proud of and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their many events and activities. If you were a stranger and met Charlotte, you were not a stranger for long. She befriended all she met with her outgoing, spirited and charitable personality. Spending time with Charlotte meant you knew exactly where she stood on any matter, and you never left her company hungry or in need. Charlotte loved being with and helping others and will be greatly missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the family for donation to Charlotte’s favorite causes.
Source: News Tribune, La Salle, Illinois, January 11, 2020
Charlotte H. Klein passed away Jan. 8, 2020, in Peru after a long and fulfilling life.
A Mass of Catholic burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick’s Church, La Salle celebrated by the Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, O.S.B. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of her remains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in La Salle immediately thereafter.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday in the church. Burgess Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Charlotte was born July 11, 1929, in Hennepin to Carl and Irma (Tondi) Byczynski. She moved to Utica soon thereafter, where she was raised and helped her parents farm.
Charlotte graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High School. After high school she married Herbert J. Klein on Oct. 14, 1950, in St. Mary’s Church in Utica and moved to La Salle where she resided her entire life.
She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell in La Salle, at Westclox Co. in Peru, and later in life at Arkins Drug Store in La Salle and Utica. In her younger years she was an active member of the Illinois Valley Horsemen’s Association and spent many days riding and caring for her horses. Upon activation of her husband’s National Guard Unit during the Korean War she travelled with him to U.S. Army bases in Georgia and California, returning home to La Salle when he was sent to fight in Korea. Upon Herb’s return from the war she supported her husband’s long career at the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and became a homemaker raising their son, Herb Jr.
Charlotte is survived by her only child, Herb, his wife Jill and grandchildren Matthew and Lauren, all of Peru; brother, Robert (Robby) Byczynski of Utica; sister-in-law, Gloria Byczynski of Ottawa; aunt June Pambianco of Waukesha, Wis.; nieces and nephews, Sandy (Toby) Yeaple of Auburn, Wash., Beth (Rick) Schmitt of Sandwich,, Megan Byczynski of Utica; Brad (Lisa) Byczynski of Plainfield, Bill Byczynski of Ottawa, Jill (John) Pohar of Peru and James (Marcie) Holland of Utica; numerous great-nieces/nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herb in 1986, her father and mother, her sister, Rose Byczynski; and her brother, Donald Byczynski.
Charlotte was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Later in life she spent much of her time caring for others, including her parents, grandchildren, numerous friends and relatives. She was especially proud of and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their many events and activities. If you were a stranger and met Charlotte, you were not a stranger for long. She befriended all she met with her outgoing, spirited and charitable personality. Spending time with Charlotte meant you knew exactly where she stood on any matter, and you never left her company hungry or in need. Charlotte loved being with and helping others and will be greatly missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the family for donation to Charlotte’s favorite causes.
Source: News Tribune, La Salle, Illinois, January 11, 2020
A Mass of Catholic burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Patrick’s Church, La Salle celebrated by the Rev. Gregory Jarzombek, O.S.B. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of her remains will be at Oakwood Cemetery in La Salle immediately thereafter.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services Monday in the church. Burgess Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Charlotte was born July 11, 1929, in Hennepin to Carl and Irma (Tondi) Byczynski. She moved to Utica soon thereafter, where she was raised and helped her parents farm.
Charlotte graduated from La Salle-Peru Township High School. After high school she married Herbert J. Klein on Oct. 14, 1950, in St. Mary’s Church in Utica and moved to La Salle where she resided her entire life.
She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell in La Salle, at Westclox Co. in Peru, and later in life at Arkins Drug Store in La Salle and Utica. In her younger years she was an active member of the Illinois Valley Horsemen’s Association and spent many days riding and caring for her horses. Upon activation of her husband’s National Guard Unit during the Korean War she travelled with him to U.S. Army bases in Georgia and California, returning home to La Salle when he was sent to fight in Korea. Upon Herb’s return from the war she supported her husband’s long career at the La Salle County Sheriff’s Office and became a homemaker raising their son, Herb Jr.
Charlotte is survived by her only child, Herb, his wife Jill and grandchildren Matthew and Lauren, all of Peru; brother, Robert (Robby) Byczynski of Utica; sister-in-law, Gloria Byczynski of Ottawa; aunt June Pambianco of Waukesha, Wis.; nieces and nephews, Sandy (Toby) Yeaple of Auburn, Wash., Beth (Rick) Schmitt of Sandwich,, Megan Byczynski of Utica; Brad (Lisa) Byczynski of Plainfield, Bill Byczynski of Ottawa, Jill (John) Pohar of Peru and James (Marcie) Holland of Utica; numerous great-nieces/nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herb in 1986, her father and mother, her sister, Rose Byczynski; and her brother, Donald Byczynski.
Charlotte was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Later in life she spent much of her time caring for others, including her parents, grandchildren, numerous friends and relatives. She was especially proud of and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their many events and activities. If you were a stranger and met Charlotte, you were not a stranger for long. She befriended all she met with her outgoing, spirited and charitable personality. Spending time with Charlotte meant you knew exactly where she stood on any matter, and you never left her company hungry or in need. Charlotte loved being with and helping others and will be greatly missed by many.
Memorials may be directed to the family for donation to Charlotte’s favorite causes.
Source: News Tribune, La Salle, Illinois, January 11, 2020
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