Violet Isabella Klassen Born: December 26, 1928 in Colwell, IA Died: January 12, 2025 in Belvidere, IL Violet Isabella Klassen, 96, of Belvidere, IL died January 12, 2025 at the Maple Crest Care Center in Belvidere. Violet was born on December 26, 1928, to Fred and Rosa (Davis) Bill, on a farm near Colwell, IA. She started her education in country schools and finished eighth grade. Violet was united in marriage to Jerald Klassen on August 12, 1950, who passed away on December 26, 2010. Violet worked for Argos Products from 1956-1992, retiring after many years of service. She enjoyed cross-stitching, quilting, sewing and baking. She especially enjoyed being with family and friends playing 500, Trains and Scratch. Survivors include her children, Sharon (Gary) Keef of Mt. Crawford, VA; Debbra (Glenn) Stroud Jr. of Genoa, Doug Klassen of Kingston, Steve (Dawn) Klassen of Davis Junction, Marlene Klassen of Romeoville and Tammy (Mike) Kiblinger of Luray, VA; 21 grandchildren; 55 great grand

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