Edna Mae Klopstein, 79, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2012, at Brookside Care Center.

Born in Kenosha on May 26, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Clara (Fonk) Brickley. She graduated from Kenosha High School.

On May 2, 1953, she married Eugene Klopstein at St. James Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1995.

Edna was a full time mother and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and the monthly “Talk Club”.

Edna is survived by her two sons, Kenneth (Debra) and Thomas Klopstein; five grandchildren, Ray, Dean, Kendall, Austin, and Steven Klopstein; a brother, Thomas Brickley; and a sister, Susan (Thomas) Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her sister, Mary Ellen Ferkin and her son, Kurt Klopstein.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Brookside and Hospice Alliance for their wonderful care and compassion throughout this difficult time.

Funeral services were held at Proko Funeral Home on Thursday, June 28, followed by entombment at All Saints Mausoleum.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be greatly appreciated by the family.