Eileen M. Klaers

Eileen Marie was born July 2, 1931 to Robert and Frances (Malak) Grotz, grew up and graduated in Delano, MN before marrying her soul mate, Richard J. Klaers in 1952.  They lived together on the family farm on Lake Sarah outside of Loretto for over 50 years.

Eileen held many jobs in her lifetime, but the most important job to her was her family.  Eileen was active in her church of S.S. Peter and Paul Church in Loretto, being involved in many organizations-running most of them.

Her favorite past times were playing cards with her friends, playing Bingo, quilting, finding new recipes, auctions and especially GARAGE SALES.  She could never drive past a garage sale sign without stopping and looking for a bargain-especially in the Free box.  In her later years, she discovered crafting at Haven Homes.  She was very good at using everything she could get her hands on to ‘create’ something from nothing.  Nothing was EVER thrown away.

Eileen died peacefully on December 22, 2024 at Haven Homes in Maple Plain.

A BIG thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Haven Homes for taking such good care of our mother for the last four years.  You made her last years very special and we cannot find the words to show our appreciation.  Thank you!

She is preceded in death by: her husband-Richard J. Klaers, twin infant sons Joseph and Michael Klaers;

Sister: Agnes Herbst; Sister-in Law: Helen Grotz; Brothers: Edwin Grotz, Walter Grotz; And Brother-in-Law: Henry Herbst

Eileen is survived by her children-Judy (Kevin) McGarry, Jeanne (Gary) Zitzloff, Mary Jo (Craig) Anderson, Randy (Colleen) Klaers, Janice (Dean) Honebrink; Grandchildren: Ryan (Katie) McGarry, Stacy (Rob) Torkelson, John (Toni) Zitzloff, Julie Zitzloff, Jason Zitzloff, Nick Anderson, Katie (Jeremy) Talbott,  Beth Anderson (Brandon Ringsåker),  Aaron (Heidi) Klaers, Rilee Klaers, Derek (Tasha) Honebrink, Jared (Shawna) Honebrink; Great Grandchildren: Emma McGarry, Evan McGarry, Ava Torkelson, Olivia Torkelson,  Benni Jo Zitzloff, Andi Zitzloff, Charlee Munson, Harper Talbott, Haizley Talbott, Daniel Klaers and Baby Klaers, Skylar Honebrink, Myles Honebrink; Sister-in-Law Mary Grotz; as well as many nieces, nephews and loving friends

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Loretto, Minnesota. A visitation will be held prior from 9-11 AM, with an 8:45 AM rosary service, all at the church. Interment in the church cemetery.