Mary was active in the Fort Mitchell Senior Club, Telephone Pioneers, 55 Plus Club and the Saint Mary Ladies' Society at Blessed Sacrament Church. She finished her career as an Assistant buyer for Shillito's (Macy's) in Cincinnati. She was the loving wife of the late Gilbert Klaene. In their later years they traveled together to WWII Army reunions of the 36th Division Company B. She was a devoted mother to Dr. Tom Klaene(Cathy) of Augusta KY, Jeanine Marschner(Dennis) of Villa Hills, and Janet Coleman(Don) of Fort Mitchell. Loving sister to Elmer Cleves, Martha Schuh, Anna Mae Berning, and Carol Martini. Mary was the grandmother to Gary, Erin, Laura, Denny Jr., and Brandt. Great Grandmother to Skyler and Wyatt. She is preceded in death by her brother Robert Cleves. Please contact the family regarding visitation and service time. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to: Blessed Sacrament Church 2409 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell 41017 or Notre Dame Academy 1699 Hilton Drive, Park Hills 41011. Online Condolences to: middendorf-funeralhome.com