Christel Klingebiel

Christel Klingebiel 82, of Hawthorne, N.Y. died peacefully at her residence after a long and courageous bout with illnesses on Feb.9, 2012. She was born on Nov.28, 1929 to the late Wilhelm and Marie (nee Kamenz) Draheim in Germany. She is survived by her devoted husband Ehrenfried Klingebiel of Hawthorne, N.Y. Her loving children; Robin-Edna (Dennis) Bee of Las Vegas, NV, Kenneth Klingebiel of Las Vegas, NV, Christel (Eric) Trulson of Suwanee, GA, Michael (Jennifer) Klingebiel of Wesley Chapel, Fla., and Heidi (Mike) Mele of Hawthorne, N.Y. and her cherished grandchildren; Dennis, Alex, Katie, Courtney, Aaron, Anna, Mike and Stephanie. one sister, Hannelore Henning of Germany. Also survived by Dina Hand and Eva-Marie Bolten both of Germany. Predeceased by her one brother and one sister. A special thanks to Dr. Mitchel Fenster for his time, dedication and love. Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home, on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service, Faith Lutheran Church, Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. on Wednesday 10 AM. Interment, Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, N.Y. In lieu of flowers donations to either Jacksonville Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville, Fla. or UF Proton Therapy Institute Jacksonville, Fla. to benefit Aaron Klingebiel would be appreciated.

Born in Germany on Nov. 28, 1929
Departed on Feb. 9, 2012 and resided in Hawthorne, NY.

Visitation: Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 & Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012

Service: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012
10:00 am - 10:45 am

Cemetery: Kensico Cemetery

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