Carol Ann Kleist Obituary (1962

Carol Ann Kleist, 60, of Clinton, IL passed away 9:30 PM February 10, 2023 at her family home in Clinton, IL. Visitation will be held from 5 PM - 7 PM Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Graveside services will be held 10 AM Saturday March 18, 2023 at McClimans Cemetery, Hallsville, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. Memorials may be directed to the Carol Kleist Memorial Fund. Carol was born March 14, 1962 in Clinton, IL the daughter of William Greene and Clara Marie (Leevey) Taylor. She married Jeff Kleist October 31, 2013. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Kleist, Clinton, IL; daughter, Katie Marie Powers, Clinton, IL; the daughter of Lynden Kay (Ann) Powers and Carol Ann Kleist; stepdaughters Tonya (Ashton) Mearida, Wapella, IL and Dana (Greg) Rubenacker, Clinton, IL, Heather Kleist, Clinton, IL, and Amber Kleist, West Palm Beach, FL; grandson Oakley William Powers, Clinton, IL; step-grandchildren Mya Bartell, Autumn Bartell, Madison Mearida, Emma Mearida, Jace Rubenacker, Abby Mearida; one step-great-grandson Bohen Winter; best friends Rhonda Foltz, Pam Wade and Ann Powers, who lovingly cared for Carol in her time of need; one brother, Allen Richard (Amy) Taylor, Weldon, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Michael William Taylor, and one grandson Eric Jaxon Koshinski. Carol worked for Farouk Systems in Houston, TX as the Regional District Manager of Sales. Oakley was her pride and joy, and enjoyed spending as much time with him as she could.