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1954
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2022
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Cynthia Kleman Obituary
Cynthia Jo "CJ" Kleman, 68, of Findlay, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, July 10, 2022, in the year of our Lord. Born June 11, 1954, in Hardin County, CJ married Edward Kleman on May 8, 1998. They would have celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2023.
CJ is survived by her children, Todd (Kristina) Essinger, Dione Essinger, Erika (Matt) McCrory, Stacy Essinger, and Heidi (Jeremy) Doench; stepchildren, Kathy (Greg) Studer and Sara Langley; grandchildren, Cody Essinger, Carter Essinger, Kaiden Short, Cayne Essinger, Kandler Short, Christian Doench, Kaelyn McCrory, and Knox McCrory; stepgrandchildren, Ethan Langley, Cole Studer, and Lillian Studer; siblings, Hope (Phil) Sensabaugh, Shirley (Bob) O'Donnell, Marilyn Allen, and Roger Allen; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. CJ was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Frank Allen, Jessie Tippie, and Harvey Allen.
CJ enjoyed a wonderful life, sending Hallmark cards, gardening, soaking up the sunshine, boating, vacationing with her husband and family, Happy Hour, spending time visiting with her family and friends, baking the best cookies and Christmas chocolates ever, and enjoying a simple, relaxing life. Her family will deeply miss her strong, heavy hugs, her encouraging words, and her bashful smile after a big laugh. In her famous words, we don't say "goodbye," we just say "see ya!"
Visitation to celebrate CJ will be Friday, July 15, 2022, at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay, from 2-6 p.m. Callers are requested to attend dressed casually as that's what CJ would want. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html. St. Jude's held a very special place in CJ's heart and she was a long-time donor for a very special little girl. Please dedicate your donation to CJ.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at https://www.coldrencrates.com/.
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2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coldren-Crates Funeral Home - Findlay205 West Sandusky Street, Findlay, OH 45840
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