Gloria Marion Kleinhans

Gloria Marion Kleinhans passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Born to Michael and Regina Binfet on January 18, 1944, in Esmond, North Dakota, she was a beacon of light and warmth in the community she loved and happily served. 

Known for her generosity and love for God and her family, Gloria will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Gloria enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren across the country, especially those in warmer climates. She volunteered her time at the Senior Center, seasonally worked at Godley’s Country Floral, and cultivated her green thumb in any way she could. Gloria’s family asks that she be remembered as the vibrant presence she was: a lover of adventure, new recipes, baking, and fine wine, her joyous presence and infectious laugh, the twitch of her lips when she was making up her mind, her quick feet when she heard a good tune, and her fondness of comfort and pretty things. 

She is survived by her children Roger “Kip” Kleinhans, Stacy (Dane) Longanbach, Melissa Tackitt, Renae Bludworth, Rick (Angela) Kleinhans, and Ana’Lisa (Cody) Bovee, 15 grand children, and 16 great-grand children. 

The family will receive visitors at Barden’s Funeral Home on Saturday, May 11 1:00-3:00 PM and Sunday, May 12, 6:00-8:00. Additionally, the funeral home will provide a prayer service during the visitation on Sunday, May 12 at 7:30 PM. A ceremony will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Monday, May 13 at 10:00 AM. The burial service will be held Tuesday, May 14 at 10:00 AM at New Haven Township Cemetery, Sumner.  

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Jeff Chaney]

Sorry to hear about your loss. She was a good friend of my mother and I know they had a lot of fun with band boosters. Support each other in these trying times and know you are in my prayers.

[Marilee J Mouser]

Dearest Kleinhans, I am so sorry to learn your beautiful mom is gone. My condolences.

[Deb Detzler]

I’m sorry to hear about Gloria. I worked with her at Contech and loved her friendship. Sorry for everyone’s loss.

[Jo Jones]

Sending heartfelt sympathy to each one of you who are Gloria's Loved Ones! She was filled with her love for each one of you that was reflected in her everyday caring for you. We Seniors at the Senior Activity Building felt that same "Gloria love" for us. Her Sunshine personality was a spark for everyone whenever she volunteered, danced, played cards, shared Food With Friends lunch with her Grandkids or just sat down for a chat with another Senior. We were blessed to have shared your Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma with us.

[Mares Vanderploeg]

Stacy, Dane and all the family, sorry to hear about Gloria, she is in our hearts and prayers and as is your whole family.

[Pat Hill]

Gloria always had a positive outlook on life and was fun to be around. My husband and I will miss her. So sorry for the loss.

[Will and Stephanie Clark]

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. May she rest in eternal peace and forever in the minds and hearts of all. God bless.

[Paula Binfet & family]

My Prayers are with you all. I will miss her. We just exchanged emails a couple of weeks ago. She was so happy. Sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral. God Bless you all.

[Sharon and Bill Spitzley]

To Gloria`s entire family, we send our deepest sympathy. Your mother was such a blessing to know. All of you were also a blessing to us during our time in Ithaca. We ask that God may continue to bless you all.

[Leon & Sherri Beck]

Sending our sincere condolences and prayers to all. Your Mom was a special lady. May she rest in peace.