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Wilma Esther (Hamilton) Kleuver
April 7, 1932 - January 8, 2026
Garland, KS - Kansas City, MO
93 years old
Wilma was born in Garland, KS. She attended primary classes in a one room schoolhouse. After graduation, she lived in Fort Scott, KS; Santa Monica, CA; Garland TX; Independence MO; Kansas City, MO.
Career and Achievements
She worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co and enjoyed an early retirement. She was actively supportive of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 356.
Interests and Hobbies
When she was younger, she loved to go dancing with her sister. She loved to fish at The Lake of the Ozarks, out of the boat but especially in their covered dock. She loved gardening, planting fresh flowers along 3 sides of her house. She enjoyed collectables: Beanie Babies, Barbies and Cherished Teddies. She enjoyed silk flower arranging and painting wood crafts made by her brother, Bill.
Survived By
Son, John Peter Kleuver III; Sister, Elizabeth (Hamilton) Bach; Granddaughter, Jessica Nicole Butner, Great-grandson, Mason Thomas Butner, Great-granddaughter Mikayla Gill, Great-granddaughter Emily Reynolds.
Predeceased By
Husband, John Peter Kleuver Jr; Daughter, Sandra Sue (Kleuver) Butner; Grandson, Joseph Butner; Father, William Hamilton; Mother, Mary (Lockner) Hamilton; Brother, Bob Hamilton; Brother, Bill Hamilton; Sister, Betty (Hamilton) Brown; Sister, Helen (Hamilton) Reed.
Service Information
Visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055.
Graveside Service at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64138.
Speaks Suburban Chapel
Mt Olivet Catholic Cemetery
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