Obituary of Marie Klotz

Marie Elizabeth Bach Schmiade Klotz, 99, of Kenton County, entered into rest Friday, July 03, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and friend. Marie was born on August 11, 1915 in Augusta, KY, to the late Edward and Anna Bach. She was the eldest member of St. Cecilia Church in Independence, KY. She enjoyed gardening, babysitting her grandchildren and was known for always helping others. Marie is preceded in death by husbands, Joe Schmiade Sr. and Lawrence Klotz as well as a son, Joseph E. Schmiade Jr.(former Kenton County Police Chief), brother, George Bach, sisters, Edna Wohrley and Ruth Connley. She is survived by daughter, Judy (Tom)Huelsman, sons, Jim Schmiade and Ron Klotz(Sue), brother, John Bach Sr., grandchildren, Joe Schmiade(Mary Jo), John Schmiade, Bill Schmiade, Tony Schmiade(Roxanne), Steve Kuntz(Lisa), Kathy Smith(Gary), Theresa Williams, Rebecca Brummett, Michael Klotz, Larry Klotz and many great-grandchildren. Services will be held at St. Cecilia Church, Independence, KY. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM Monday, July 6, 2015. A mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 2:30 PM. Burial will be in St. Cecilia Church Cemetery. Memorial donations are requested to the St. Cecilia Building Fund, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence,KY 41051. The family would like to thank the staff at Grant Manor in Williamstown for their compassionate and dedicated care.