She attended schools in Oshkosh and later married Donald Klitzke in 1951.
Delores loved to draw, paint, make ceramics and sing. She also loved her bible studies. Delores was a member of the First Church of The Brethren for many years.
She is survived by her children, Vicky (Toby), Kelly (Joe), Lou Anne, Donald C., Bruce (April) and Jeff (Donna) Leo; siblings, Lorainne (Jim), Ruthie, and David (Judy). She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Delores is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents George and Lillian; and sisters, Norma and Judy.
Memorial service will be 2pm, January 3rd, 2012 at Forest Hills Evangelical Free Church, 5183 Pebble Creek Trail, Loves Park. Pastor John Johnson will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1pm to time of service. Private committal will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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