Florence M. Klappa (Yaeger), age 106, of Kenosha, passed away at St. Catherine Commons, Casa Del Mar Assisted Living Care on October 4th, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 25th, 1920, to the late William Yaeger and Agnes (Jagodzinski). She was a loving and caring homemaker to 6 children and her husband Roger Klappa. Florence loved watching the Chicago Cubs, crocheting & sewing, reading and most of all spending time with her friends and family.
Florence is survived by her children: Elaine Koenig, Margaret Ann LeClaire, William Klappa, Mary (Steve) Smith, Linda Walker and Thomas (Mary Jo) Klappa, and over 50 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her late husband Roger Klappa, parents, sisters and son in laws.
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Casa Del Mar for all their excellent care over the past several years. Their kindness and compassion has brought mom so much joy in her final days.
A visitation will be held at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church (2020 91st St, Kenosha, WI 53143) on Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at 12 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will also take place at church at 1 P.M. Florence will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Steven’s Point, Wisconsin.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mata for the great care he provided Florence for 50 years.
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Roberta Galley says:
Tom & Mary Jo, I am so sorry for your loss.
Bert Galley
David Johnson says:
So sorry and sad to hear about the passing of Florence, have known her for a long time, she was a good person and a nice lady. Sad to see she passed, but she will live on in our memories. Condolences to the Klappa family. Rest In Peace Florence.
Dave Johnson
David Johnson says:
So sorry and sad to hear about the passing of Florence. I knew her for many years, she was a good person and a very nice lady. It’s sad to see Florence passed, but she lives on in our memories. Condolences to the Klappa family. Rest In Peace Florence
Dave Johnson
Bill Johnson says:
Klipper and Mary Jo – I’m so very sorry for your loss. 106 is amazing. You were truly blessed.
Bill Johnson II