Margaret G. Klaers “Marge” age 73 of Loretto, Minnesota passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. She was born January 10, 1939 to Sydney and Laura (Bokusky) Mitchell in Delano, Minnesota.

Marge was a longtime employee of Barrett Moving Company. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Marge was united in marriage on August 5, 1960 to Jerome A. Klaers, “Jerry” at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Loretto, Minnesota.

Marge was a lifetime resident of Loretto, Minnesota. She was a lifetime member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Loretto, Minnesota. Marge loved to spend time with family and friends, time at the cabin, but especially time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband Jerry and a brother Sidney “Sonny” Mitchell. She is survived by her daughters Laurie (Jeff) Plzak, Lindy (Jim) Nelson; 7 grandchildren: Troy (Paula) Peeples, Abby (Tony) Jude, Brita (Jesse) Price, Curt (Lisa) Plzak, Chad Plzak, Kevin Plzak and Elliot Nelson; 4 great grandchildren Savannah, Morgan, Alexandra and Vincent; sisters Betsy (Lloyd) Vergin and Carol (Jerry) McCann.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Loretto, Minnesota.