Norene Joy Klos

Norene Joy Klos was born on November 22, 1948, in Herington to Harry Adam and Cora Ashwell. Norene passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on March 22, 2022, at Hilltop Lodge Health and Rehab in Beloit, KS.

Besides the last 12 years, Norene was a lifelong resident of Herington, graduating with the class of 1966. Norene spent many years working as a medical clerk on Ft. Riley at Irwin Army Hospital.  She also loved to color, making Afghan’s, doing latch hook, participating in the activities at the Hilltop especially the “Geriatric Olympics”. But Norene’s favorite thing to do was watch Elvis movies and listen to Elvis on the radio.  Her biggest blessings in life were her children and grandchildren, whom she loved spending time with.

Norene is survived by her daughters; Annette Rhymer and husband Jason Heldstab of Council Grove, and Angela Loree of Herington, sister; Betty Kearns of Coffeyville, brother Mark Adam and wife Janet of Herington, grandchildren; Kelsey and Ashton Turner, Skyelar Loree, James, Jordan, Megan, and Samantha Heldstab, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister; Donna Adam, brother; Gerald Adam and son; Rick Klos. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington Chapel is serving the family.

The family will receive guests on April 1^st, 2022, from 1pm to 2pm at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway St. in Herington. Funeral Services will start at 2pm, with Pastor Raymer officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Annette Rhymer to assist with funeral expenses, c/o Yazel-Megli Funeral Home. Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Norene Klos at www.yazelmeglifh.com.