Evelyn Jean Malkuch Kleppelid, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 21, 2016.
Jean was born on May 8, 1932 to Ernest and Dora Malkuch in Glendive, MT. Jean was one of twelve children who grew up on a family farm where hard work and love were plentiful. Jean graduated High School in Glendive. Jean was working for Mountain Bell Telephone Company in Glendive when she moved to Circle, MT to help start Faith Assembly of God Church. There she met her husband, Wayne Kleppelid and his five young boys. Wayne and Jean were married on September 14, 1963; through that union, two more boys were added. Wayne and Jean knew no strangers and everyone felt loved and welcomed in their home. Jean loved to cook, especially her boy’s favorite meal, scalloped potatoes.
Jean was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, and sister, who was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, her parents, and her eleven siblings. Jean is survived by her seven sons: Chuck (Betty) of Hurst, TX; Donnie (Debbie) of Huntsville, TX; Lyle (Vicky) Kleppelid of Jackson, MS; Kevin (Kim) of Baker, MT; Darrel of Circle, MT; Todd (Tonya) of Circle, MT; David (Emmie) of Helena, MT. Jean had seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, who all remember Grandma’s chocolate chip cookies that she made by the “feel” of the dough rather than a recipe. Jean was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Memorial services will be held on May 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Circle. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Circle is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevnesonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 21, 2016
Assembly of God Church
505 Sullivan Ave
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday May 21, 2016
Assembly of God Church
505 Sullivan Ave
Circle, Montana 59215
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Diane Shore says
Our thoughts & condolences to the Kleppelid family. It is always difficult to lose one that we have known our whole lives & interacted with every day. She is dancing with the angels now free of pain & illness. You will see her again. Sincerely Larry & Diane Shore
Sherill says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Lyle & Vicky. I know it’s breaks your heart. I pray you find comfort in God’s promise of a heavenly home awaiting us. Bless you.
Sherill Easterling
Bruce Ashcraft says
Wow she sure lived a full and busy life raising all those boys. Thoughts and prayers with you guys.
Sheri Schmidt says
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was a lovely lady and always enjoyed visiting with her.
Peggy Ames Nerud says
I am so sorry about Jean. I am glad she is at peace. She was the kindest, gentlest person I knew. She always made me feel extra special. She was concerned and caring about everything. She will be missed
Jacque Reeves LeDoux says
So sorry Lyle & all the Klepplids. My thoughts are with you.
Kim and Greg Rolandson says
Your sweet, sweet mom leaves warm memories behind for everyone who ever met her. Prayers for you all.
Bonnie & Ken Nelson says
Jean was the most caring, loving lady anyone could ever hop to know..she will be missed by everyone who knew her. Hopefully she is dancing with my mom..prayers for the family, she will be missed terribly.
Nancy Hilstad says
So sorry to hear about Jean’s passing. She was such a positive person all the time and made us all feel special whenever we saw her. Such wonderful memories. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Robert Timmerman says
So sorry to hear this she was a very loving person
Carrie Gundlach says
Grandma is now reunited with the love of her life papa Wayne!!
I will cherish all my memories …papa and grandma always had a way of making anybody feel welcome and loved..I miss you and love you both so very much!!
Linda Benedict says
My condolences to the Kleppelid family. Jean was such a sweet lady! I worked with her at the Circle Service Center back in the 80’s, and saw her again when I’d go to see my brother, Alton Olson, in Circle. She still was trying to take care of people – helping put slippers on, etc. The love in her just made her face shine. She will be missed so much.
Buddy and Phyllis Kaul says
heard of jeannies passing. she was a dear person. loved to visit with her and Uncle Wayne at the station. Our sympathy to the whole family.
Greg Berger says
My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to the entire Kleppelid family! Jean was a wonderful woman with probably the biggest heart of anyone I ever met. I fondly remember good times with her and Wayne during my time playing baseball at Angel Field to playing football in Pee Wee League and throughout high school. Such avid community supporters! I always tried to stop in at the Exxon to say hello when I’d come home on leave just to visit with these two for a few minutes. Jean will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Mavis Border-Jack says
My sympathies to the entire Kleppelid Family in their time of morning. Jean was a super lady and always welcoming to her home. I know that she could make me smile and bring me up when I was down. She will surely be missed by all and may she Rest In Peace. God bless and watch over all.
Debbie Malkuch says
My sympathy and sincere condolences to the entire Kleppedid and Malkuch family. I will miss Aunt Jean, she was such a sweet, caring and thoughtful woman.
Bonnie Dent says
Prayers for entire Kleppelid family. Jean was a wonderful person inside and out. Had so much fun at their house. Bonnie Voegele Dent
Claudia A. Carlson says
Sorry for the Kleppelid family’s loss. Thinking of you during your time of sorrow. May the memories you have kept permanent in your heard wrap you in comfort and bring you to a special peace. Jean was a very special person.
John and Nikki Brown says
Our condolonces.
Dixie Whitmer says
So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing. I first met her during the state achievement tests in seventh grade, at the high school in Glendive. Went through Hi School with her and then we both worked for Mountain States Tel & Tel. We were married the same year and went to our new homes. We kept in contact all these years and she never changed. Was always pleasant and a caring good friend. She will be missed. Condolences to you all.
Patti Stein says
Jean was a very lovely lady and I am sorry for your loss. My mother was married to Art Neubauer and Jean always treated Mom and all of us like one of the family. I know you have so many precious memories of your Mom and Dad that they will always be close in the hearts of all the family. I feel very blessed to have known them both.
Jim & Maureen Stiles says
Dear family of Jean,
You have our deepest sympathy in the death of your wonderful mother & grandmother, Jean! She was one of the most loving, Christian ladies we have ever known! She was such a good friend of ours & always had a smile for each of us whenever she saw us. We will miss her! We used to enjoy having birthday parties together with all the neighborhood ladies. Think we had 8 ladies who would get together for our birthdays and now all are deceased except Lillian Stundahl & me. Those were happy times! May God give you His comfort & His strength to go on now & in the days ahead! We will see her again in heaven. Love, Your friends, Jim & Maureen Stiles
Becky Benoit says
I think of Aunt Jean and the first thing that pops into my head was her love of God, her gentle spirit and her love for her family! I remember visiting her apartment when she was dating Uncle Wayne. I thought it was so cool I had an aunt that was dating! When we had the last reunion in Glendive, I road around town with them in their car just looking around. Jean was welcomed home with open arms!! Becky Benoit and family
Carol and Gene Markuson says
We were so sorry to hear about Jean passing. We enjoyed visiting with her through the years. Carol and Gene Markuson
Patti (Terhaar) Jesso says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
L. Manion says
Brothers,
We all enjoyed the Lord’s hospitality at Jean and Wayne’s table, and we are are all better for it. THANKS BE TO GOD, May the Lord continue to Bless all our families as He blessed us with his beautiful daughter Jean.
Love and Prayers,
Larry, Butch, Jere, John, Dave, Joe, Tom, Mike, Tony, Tim, Dave, Brian ….et al Wildcats