Obituary of Pearl Catherine Kleinow

Pearl Catherine Kleinow was born on January 29, 1930 in Wyandotte, Michigan.   One of four children, she was the only daughter born from the union of the late George Kleinow Sr. and the late Della (Gilstorff) Kleinow.   Pearl attended Airport High School graduating in 1948.   

For many years Pearl made her home in Adrian while working as a cashier at Kroger (Great Scott) for over thirty-five years.  Her choice of occupation served her personality well as she enjoyed striking up conversations in order to meet new people and never let anyone feel like a stranger.  She made many life long friends from her interactions.  After retirement Pearl relocated to the great north in a lake home built by her father. 

Pearl by nature was loving, especially to her family and had a special place for in her heart for her four legged companion, Freddie.

In her younger years, Pearl was a phenomenal bowler.  She enjoyed crocheting and giving handmade blankets to family and friends for special occasions. Pearl loved baking and tending to her garden and yard making sure it was groomed and insuring that the flowers were full and beautiful. 

Pearl Catherine Kleinow, age 88, of Belleville, passed away at 3:34pm on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at her home.   Her passing was preceded by her parents and a sister-in-law, Julie Kleinow.   

To cherish her memory, Pearl leaves three dear brothers, Fred (Jean Hayward) Kleinow, George Kleinow, and Harold Kleinow all of Carleton; her nephew and nieces:  John (Brenda) Kleinow ofTecumseh, Rick (Ruth) Kleinow of Monroe, Teresa (Duane) Cain of Belleville, Daniel (Lori) Kleinow of Carleton, Roxanne (Tim) Ellis of Monroe, Julie (Scotty) Kleinow of Monroe, Scott (Ann) Kleinow of Carleton and Cora (Kris) LaRoy of Milan and many great nieces and nephews.

Friends may gather on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185.   A Celebration of Her Life will follow at 6:00pm, also at Merkle’s with Pastor Roy Southerland of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. A private burial will take place on Thursday.

Memorials for those who wish are suggested to St. Marie’s Hospice, www.stmarieshospice.com.   Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral arrangement by visiting www.merklefs.com.