Dorothy Kliner

Dorothy Harriet Kliner, age 84, a longtime Euclid, MN resident, died peacefully early Sunday morning, July 27, 2014, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Dorothy was born at rural Thief River Falls, MN on May 21, 1930 at the home of her parents, Hjalmar and Clara (Berg) Kalsnes. She was a 1948 graduate of Crookston's Central High School and furthered her education at the Teachers College in East Grand Forks, MN. She then taught at a country school in the Polk County School District until her marriage to Harvey James Kliner on June 21, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Euclid. Dorothy and Harvey lived and farmed at rural Euclid where they raised their 3 children: Diane, Floyd, and Henry. Dorothy loved her life on the farm and pitched right in where ever needed, but she especially enjoyed combining the grain harvest. The couple retired from farming in 1981, and Harvey passed away on December 26, 1985. Dorothy was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She also belonged to the Catholic Daughters of America, Euclid American Legion Auxiliary, ABBE Birthday Club, Town and Country Homemakers, and several other organizations. Favorite pastimes included gardening, and giving of her time as a volunteer at Church and anywhere help was needed. She was honored by the City of Crookston in December of 1997 when Mayor Don Osborne presented her with the Volunteer of the Year Award. Dorothy was a very loving wife and mother, but her most treasured roles were those of grandma and great-grandma. Blessed be Dorothy's memory. Dorothy is survived by her 3 children and their spouses: Diane and Gary Y. Bush of Fargo, ND, Floyd and Jeanette Kliner of Euclid, MN, and Henry and Hazel Kliner of Warroad, MN; 9 grandchildren: Gary S. Bush of Fargo, Chris (Trista) Bush of Ft. Campbell, KY. Tammy Bush of Elizabeth City, NC, Betty Jo (RJ) Shook of Hyde Park, NY, Benjamin (Miriah) Kliner of Grand Forks, ND, Anna Kliner of Crookston, MN, Patrick (Ashley) Kliner of Grand Forks, Danell Eklund of Belle Plaine, MN; and Jaclyn (Joseph) Kennedy of Coon Rapids, MN; 16 great-grandchildren: Thomas and Kyle Shook, Jakob Blais, Simon Bush, Jackson Bush, Zayden Bush, Jacob Kliner, Joshua Kliner, Jessaca Kliner, Taylor Sanders, Noah Meyeraan, Bodi Meyeraan, Mae Kennedy, Richard Kennedy, Clare Kennedy, and Henry Kennedy, She also leaves 2 brothers and sisters-in-law, Alton (Evelyn) Kalsnes of Forest Lake, MN and Donald (Marlene) Kalsnes of Turtle Lake, WI; 6 sisters-in-law: Joyce Olson, Myrna Kalsnes, Bernie Klasnes, Eva Boman, Ethel Safranski, and Gladys Stroot; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to Harvey, Dorothy's beloved husband of 35 years, she was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Cassandra Robinson; an infant sister, Betty Ellen; and 4 brothers, Arnold, Harold, Harvey, and Merle Kalsnes. Mass of Christian Burial for Dorothy Harriet Kliner will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Euclid, MN at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2014, with The Rev. Emmanuel Sylvester, presiding. Visitation will be at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home on Thursday from 5-7:00 p.m., with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, and also at the church for one hour prior to the funeral. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery, Crookston, MN. Online registry:



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Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716

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