Dorothy had a fulfilling career as a secretary for the Johnson County Executive Airport in Olathe, Kansas. Dorothy loved beautiful homes and lived in many in the Leawood area.
She is survived by her son, John Free; step daughter, Susan Richart and her husband Scott; step daughter Karen Koch and her husband Jim; and her sisters Vestal Curry, and Betty Lane;
To carry on her memory she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, four step grandchildren, and two great step grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ward Murta, and her beloved husband, Peter Klein.
Dorothy loved her family above all, and was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Aunt.
A visitation will be held on Saturday June 23, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Moriah Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home 10507 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM.