Deborah Klenklen

Deborah Kay (Debbie) Klenklen, 55, of Lenexa, Kan., passed away September 6, 2007, at home with her family following a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie will be forever missed by Don, her husband of 34 years, and her daughters, Diane, 25, and Danica, 21, her parents, Frank and Betty Tate, her two sisters and five brothers, and her 29 nieces and nephews. Debbie had gifts of hospitality, encouragement, and overflowing love. She loved spending time with family, crafting, and decorating for the holidays. Over the years, Debbie has captured many precious memories of family events on film which will be forever treasured. Debbie and Don were members of Vineyard Church in Overland Park. For over 30 years, Debbie enjoyed being the office manager for a dental practice. Family and friends will celebrate Debbie’s life at a memorial service to be held Friday, Sept. 14, 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Covenant Church, 8801 Nall, Prairie Village, Kan. All are invited to attend the service. Immediately following, there will be the opportunity to greet the family and share fond memories of Debbie. The family suggests contributions to the Vicki Welsh Ovarian Cancer Fund, c/o Spelman Medical Foundation, 5830 NW Barry Road, BMP Suite 270, Kansas City, MO 64154 www.thevickiwelshfund. org, or Vineyard Church, 9777 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66212 www.vineyardkc.org. Arr: Heartland Cremation and Burial Society, (816) 313-1677.