Kathleen E. Kleman

OTTAWA – Kathleen E. Kleman, 77, of Ottawa, died at 9:50 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born December 30, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Daniel and Lucille (Scherler) Marcinko. On February 17, 1972, she married Leroy Kleman and he survives in Findlay.

Other survivors include two sons: Paul (Lizabeth) Kleman of Findlay and Dan Kleman of Mt. Horeb, WI; six grandchildren: Ashley, Laurie, Bryson, Theissa, Chase and Dani; two great-grandchildren: Aliyah and Rylie and one on the way; and siblings: Michael (Linda) Marcinko of Niles, Melissa Baugh of Ravenna, David (Mary Ann) Marcinko of PA, Robert (Dana) Marcinko of PA and Matthew Marcinko of Cleveland.

Kathleen retired after many years as cashier with various fast-food restaurants. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa. Kathleen enjoyed singing with her singing group.

Memorial Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa with Fr. Scott Kramer.

Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.

Memorial donations may be made to The Meadows of Ottawa: Memory Care Unit.

Condolence may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com