Marilyn (Klingberg) Kes
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On December 28, 2021 @ 3:18 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 13 Comments
Marilyn (Klingberg) Kes, age 78, of Prior Lake, MN, passed peacefully Christmas Day evening, December 25, 2021, at Fairview Ridges Hospital, in Burnsville, MN.
A Christian Funeral will be held Friday, December 31, at 12 (noon) pm, with a visitation from 10 – 11:45 am, both at Immanuel Lutheran on Fish Lake, 20200 Fairlawn Avenue, Prior Lake. Dr. Rev. Brent Parrish will preside. Marilyn will be laid to rest at Spring Lake Cemetery, in Prior Lake. Memorials are strongly encouraged in memory of Marilyn to Immanuel Lutheran Church on Fish Lake, due to family flower allergies.
Marilyn Eleanore was born on September 27, 1943, to William “Bill” and Ida (Mueller) Klingberg. She was the third of six children. Marilyn grew up working hard on the family farm in rural Prior Lake, alongside her siblings, William, Eugene, Linda, Gale and Cynthia. While attending high school, Marilyn was one of the first Lakerettes. She was a proud graduate of the Prior Lake High School Class of 1961.
Unbeknown to Marilyn, she met the man of her dreams sitting beside Spring Lake Road, with some friends. A young man named Richard Edward Kes pulled up with his car. A conversation started and the love story began. On October 13, 1962, they wedded at the old downtown St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Prior Lake. Marilyn and Richard danced the night away in the machine shed at the Klingberg farm. They were blessed with two precious children, Richard and Kimberly. The Kes family always called Prior Lake their home. In 1970, Marilyn and Richard were gifted a parcel of land on the Klingberg farm, to build their forever home on Ida Circle (named after her mother.)
In her earlier years, Marilyn attended beauty school, but never pursued a career in Cosmetology. Instead, she spent most of her years working for various companies in customer service, Murphy’s Landing, Aero Drapery, Window Wares, Continental Machines and Hitchcock Industries.
Most important in Marilyn’s life was first and foremost her faith, followed by her family and friends. Marilyn had a very strong faith, which she passed on to her children. Marilyn was always involved in church life. As a young family, the Kes’s relished summer vacations renting a cabin, where they enjoyed fishing and being surrounded by relatives. In 1977, Marilyn and her family were fortunate to take an extended vacation traveling west to California. Marilyn oversaw the map books routing them to Disneyland and the ocean. In later years, she, her family and extended friends enjoyed 18 years of “glamping” or seasonal camping at Timberline Campground, in Sturgeon Lake. Marilyn looked forward to Saturday mornings to go into town to shop, have lunch and coffee, with Kim and close friend Janet. The Kes’s biggest adventure was an Alaska cruise for their 50th wedding anniversary.
Being a grandma to grandson, Rycky was Marilyn’s everything! She was so proud and looked forward to spending Sunday afternoons with him. Marilyn enjoyed the adventures in places and people. She liked attending polka festivals and dancing with Richard. They loved traveling to Alaska and Hawaii. She had many great adventures also traveling with Kim. Marilyn enjoyed crafting, shopping with coupons in hopes of finding a great deal in stores and later online. She was the master of her mother’s Chicken Dumpling Soup and canning from the garden. Christmas Eve was Marilyn’s biggest delight being surrounded by family. She enjoyed going out to eat and the occasional visit to the casino in hopes of winning it big.
Marilyn excelled as a caretaker and always had your back. She was kind, compassionate, patient and loving, Marilyn will be forever loved by husband, Richard; children, Rick (Jean) Kes, Kim (Rich) Stahura; grandson, Rycky Kes; siblings, Gene (Nancy) Klingberg, Cynthia (Mike) Hennen; sisters-in-law, Mary (Lee) Klingberg, Mary (Ray) Fierst; other relatives and friends. Greeting Marilyn home in Heaven are her parents, Bill and Ida; siblings, Gale “Buck” Klingberg, William “Bill” (Nancy) Klingberg, Linda Rhode; sister-in-law, Barb Klingberg, and brother-in-law, Clarence Kes.
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Your all in our thought and prayers. She will be missed!
You have our deepest sympathy.
Roger and Lynda
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn’s beautiful Family. We are so grateful that Marilyn’s husband Richard stopped by our campsite 18 years ago. A friendship was made that lasted over 18 years! I’m truly grateful for Marilyn’s wonderful son in law Rich for introducing me to his wife Kim and her beautiful Mother Marilyn. I’m going to miss you dear friend I will always treasure the memories we made.
This is a beautiful obit, it explains her life exactly. She will be missed forever by her family. She was such a kind, sweet person
I love your love story and I remember visiting the farm, having dinners that your mom prepared. The whole family was seated at the kitchen table for mealtime. I always wanted sisters and Cynthia had two of the best.
You will be missed by your families and friends. R.I.P.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family
So Sorry for your loss…May God’s peace, love and strength help you through this time of your life. Prayers to you and your family.
This was a BEAUTIFUL story of LOVE and Joy and Faith.
Wonderfully written…❤❤❤
Richard, so sorry to hear of Marilyns passing. It is so good have those wonderful memories. ..Sounds like you made that wonderful lady very happy. Take care of yourself.
Aggie Chard
So very sorry! Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of the family!
So sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. Remembering her from growing up
In St. Paul’s Lutheran. Condolences to the family.
Peggy Trom Bogart
Richard, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife Marilyn. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. My deepest condolences.
Laura Rodewald
Sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing, our deepest condolences for all the Klingberg family.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Marilyn. We are still in shock over the passing of Marilyn.
I find it difficult to write this but I will manage to finish this.
I worked with Marilyn at Hitchcock Industries in the mid 80’s. Marilyn was a riot to work with as she always had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh that would always bring smiles to the department. Marilyn introduced me to her Husband Richard and we became close friends of the family. We were all on the Hitchcock Bowling league and had a lot of fun bowling with Marilyn and Richard !
Marilyn and her family will forever be in our hearts and our prayers
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Our sincere sympathies to you Richard, Rick, Kim and family. Marilyn was a “forever” friend. Maybe we didn’t see each other very often these past years…but, the phone calls between the guys, kept us in touch. You are in our prayers and we send you our virtual hugs. With Sympathy…Don and Joan