Dolores "De" Jane (Skelton) Klocke

A candle was lit by Christina Allen on August 6, 2019 12:21 PM

Message from Caroline Dykehouse

Your Mother was instrumental in starting my family on the road to hosting exchange students for 15 years. From that short summer stay to 10 months at a time. Thank you. She and your Father would come into Cinema Center and they were always gracious.

Message from Dorothy Kittaka

De Klocke was a valuable member of the Fort Wayne Sister Cities Board for many years. I was privileged to teach in the same school with her for a short time and saw her talents in interacting with students and faculty and she was always kind and caring. We will miss her and her dear husband, Ed Klocke.

Message from Cláudia Viana Mont´Alverne

De Klocke was the most wonderful person I met while I was an exchange student from Brazil, in North Side High School in 1976/77. Indeed she made my life a memory to remember. Her kindness, and soft talk is always present in my mind, always trying to give a solution to any matter concerning us, students, in any level. I am very pleased I had a chance to dine with her and Ed in 2011 while visiting my host family in Fort Wayne. I hope her family can feel very special to have such a person among them. She was truly a jewel. May you rest in peace De. You made wonderful things, and left wonderful memories.
Cláudia Viana Mont´Alverne - Fortaleza - Ce- Brazil.

Message from Ray Odom

I will always remember Mrs Klocke she was always there to help. She was the reason i got into college. Thank you God bless you.

A candle was lit by Raymond Odom class of 74 on April 16, 2017 9:12 PM

Message from Wendy Bass

Sending my deepest condolences. Happy to say I was one of the many blessed students who got to experience her smile. She was an amazing woman who touched countless lives in in the best of ways. NSHS class of 1989

A candle was lit by Jeff Anderson on April 16, 2017 12:10 PM

A candle was lit by Ronda York class of 1979 on April 16, 2017 6:08 AM

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A truly inspiring woman who lit up the lives of so many. You will be missed... Rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Tamela Caskey Francisco class of 1993 on April 16, 2017 12:22 AM

Message from Karen McComb Hunter

Mrs Klocke was a special gift to hundreds if not thousands of young people. She lived the definition of hope and promise. May our amazing and gracious Savior bring peace and comfort to this family. Fly high Mrs Klocke, you are free indeed!! Class of 76

A candle was lit by Laura (Bellis) Larry class of 1991 on April 15, 2017 10:20 PM

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Mrs. Klocke was an AMAZING woman! She helped me through a lot of problems when I was at North Side High School! She let me know that I was loved and cared for! She'd say hello and ask me how I was everytime that she saw me! She was an influential person in my life! I will miss her dearly!

A candle was lit by Laura (Bellis) Larry on April 15, 2017 10:14 PM

A candle was lit by Juattassa Brown-Fontenot on April 15, 2017 10:09 PM

A candle was lit by Susan Boesch on April 15, 2017 9:51 PM

Message from Sonja Fairfax-Tompkins

I remember Mrs. Klocke well, she was one of the very few at Northside that didn't give up on me. I was a very troubled child with no love for school or life itself and Mrs. Klocke went out of her way to try and get through to me. Had it not been for her, I doubt I would be here today. A wonderful lady with huge heart. I never got to tell her so but thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me when no one else did.

Message from Jamie (Richard) Gilson

Mrs. Klocke was a true friend during some difficult teenage years. She influenced my life in quite a few very positive ways, both as a counselor as I struggled with depression and in helping my family host foreign students and helping me to be one. I could never forget her and I owe her debt that could never be repaid. She will be remembered and loved forever by many.

Message from Ann Hooley

I'll never forget the opportunity of being a peer facilitator! She gave me so much encouragement and it was it a time I needed that the most. Such a Sweet lady. So sorry for your loss.

Message from Jackie VanAnda Akey -class.of 76

Thinking of Mrs Klocke brings back many wonderful memories . She was always so kind and supportive . One of a kind

Message from Thomas Pflueger

Mrs. Klocke you will be dearly missed!!! My prayers to family!!! I was a student at Northside 83-84. Mrs. Klocke was always there for me when I was going through hard times at home and I dearly loved her. She genuinely and sincerely cared about us as students. She was a wonderful and beautiful person. You will be missed so much. Love and prayers.

A candle was lit by Thomas Pflueger on April 15, 2017 10:59 AM

A candle was lit by Eleanor Wallace on April 15, 2017 9:37 AM

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Her friends at Art League will mis her.

Message from Ben Guthrie

She believed good things about me, expected good outcomes and made that clear to me in a 100% positive way. She encouraged me. And she used to drop my sister off in her Jaguar, very cool.

Message from Tricia Wedebrand (Patricia High) Class of 1989

She was always the sweetest person in my high school. Her smile was always at the ready. Her family are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

Message from David Bossard Class of 1971

I was honored to be Mrs. Klocke's student personal assistant my senior year at Northside HS. She was boundlessly energetic, a strong student advocate and always ready to help any student in need. She was instrumental in personally helping me find my professional career path for which I am most grateful.

Message from Jenny Mawhorr

Dear Mrs. Klocke's family, I am so sorry for your loss, Mrs. Klocke was a life saver to me and many students at North Side High School. I'm from the class of '86 and without her I'm not sure I would have made it through my junior year! She made me feel safe and let me know life would be okay after the death of my dad! She also had a HUGE impact on our family by introducing us to new friends from France, Japan and Finland, yes we were a host family! My heart is sad hearing this news but the memories of her have put a smile on my face. The world needs more Mrs. Klockes! May you find peace in her memories! With love, Jenny

Message from Sean Odier

Mrs. Klocke (she will always be Mrs. Klocke) and Ed were great people. Ed wss my chaperone on the band and swing choir trip to Japan. Ed's group went to the Klocke's house a few times before the trip to get to know each other and talk about the upcoming trip. They were two wonderful human beings. Even though they were "older", they were very in tune with what was going on in our world. On a side note, I remember they both drove matching BMW's. I thought that was so cool. R.I.P Mrs. Klocke.

Message from Ruth Gingrich Davis class of 1980

Mrs. Klocke was a wonderful guidance counselor. I went to see her several years after I graduated high school and she helped me find the right career. I love what I do and would not be doing it without her help. She was a wonderful and lovely woman.

A candle was lit by Tami Kipfer on April 15, 2017 2:45 AM

Message from Tami kipfer

I will never forget the love and understanding that Mrs. Klocke had for the students. Out of the entire staff of Northside High...this lady alone tried talking me out of leaving highschool. RIP.

A candle was lit by Connie Shriner Ault. Class of '65. on April 15, 2017 12:50 AM

A candle was lit by Michelle Flora-Cox on April 15, 2017 12:18 AM

A candle was lit by Kenneth Smith Class 1985 on April 14, 2017 11:38 PM

A candle was lit by Rhonda Pence Goeglein on April 14, 2017 11:33 PM

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Message from Honor Penna Lothamer

Mrs. Klocke was my biggest mentor. I was a 1986 graduate of Northside High School. I believe that Mrs. Klocke may have saved my life. She believed in me, encouraged me and she supported me. I loved her very much. She always had time to talk to me and help me sort through life's troubles as a teenager. May you soar with the angels Mrs. Klocke.

A candle was lit by Michigan on April 14, 2017 11:11 PM

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Mrs Klocke was an absolutely wonderful person; someone I've never forgotten. She provided more guidance, support and inspiration to me than any individual outside of my family.
I suffered the loss of my mother during high school at North Side, and this exceptional counselor assisted me through those rough times. She enabled me stay focused. She helped me achieve admittance to and graduation from the University of Michigan. Mrs. Klocke was a truly inspirational person. I am very grateful to have known her and been blessed to have been one of her students.

Message from Michael Martone NSHS Class of '73

"It was evening all afternoon. It was snowing and going to snow……" I imagine there will be a Jag in heaven for you both.

Message from Jen Van Run Narmey

My thoughts go out to Mrs. Klocke's family. She was always so kind, and I was so fortunate enough to be one of her of peer facilitators. A great lady who made a difference!

Message from Cindy Simmons

Both of my kids graduated from North Side and we hosted 3 students; a sister and brother at different times. A typical teen once she got home from her year with us, whenever; she got into an argument with her parents she would call me and want to come back and live here. We are still in contact with them today, in fact; she has been to visit us 4 times over the years and had her 12yo daughter stay with us last summer. We will be eternally greatful to De..The Simmons Family

A candle was lit by Tami Holbrook 1985 on April 14, 2017 10:26 PM

Message from Richard Fletcher class of '83

I will always remember Mrs. Klocke as a very friendly person. She was always smiling and willing to help in any way possible.

A candle was lit by Judy McClamroch 1981 on April 14, 2017 8:28 PM