Viola C. Klebba

November 21, 1920 - December 5, 2016

VIOLA CATHERINE KLEBBA, age 96 of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2016 with her family by her side, at Courtney Manor Nursing Center of Bad Axe. She was born on November 21, 1920 to the late Thomas & Frances (Kociba) Grates. She and Frank Klebba were united in marriage on January 16, 1943 in Harbor Beach. Together, they owned and operated the Half Way Tavern for 26 years. He preceded her in death on May 12, 2005. Viola was a member of Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, flowers, and being with her grandchildren and family. Viola is survived by her children: Delphine Peplinski and her husband Virgil, Sr. of Ruth, Frances Holdwick of Bad Axe, Jack Klebba and his wife Ricky of Harbor Beach, Ronald Klebba and his wife Nadine of Hood River, Oregon, Elizabeth Booms and her husband Lloyd of Ubly; grandchildren: Michelle (Rob) Sowles, Deanna Kidd, Virgil Jr. (Tami) Peplinski, Scott (Amber) Holdwick, Sarah Holdwick and friend Tom, Shannon (Russ) Weston, Sheila (Mike) Woodke, Bryan (Sara) Klebba, Benjamin Klebba and special friend Laura, Jessica Klebba and special friend Sean, Jason (Nayeli) Booms, Nicole (Brandon) Greyerbiehl; great grandchildren: Aaron, Robbie, Ashley & fiancé Ryan, Joshua & special friend Erica, Trent, Shane, Toni, Nikati, Raven, Blake, Jenna, Savana, Hayley, Alayna, Kristin, Katelyn, Finnegan, Evan, Emily, Michael, Matthew and Landon, sister: Sister Mary Ann Grates, I.H.M., and brothers: Stanley, Earl, Jim and Raymond Grates. She was preceded in death by a great grandson Mark Booms, sister: Lillian Schave, and brothers: Frank, Clarence, Art Grates. Funeral Services for Viola will be Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:30 am, at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church, of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Viola will be Wednesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach. Visitation on Thursday will be at 10 am until time of services at 11:30 am. A Parish Vigil Service will take place Wednesday at 7 pm at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to: OLLH, Eastern Huron Ambulance Service, or Courtney Manor Nursing Center. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com