Alice Theresa Kline, 95, of Festus, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus.
She was born Nov. 12, 1930, in McBride, to Barney Buchheit and Jettie (Hinkle) Buchheit.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Edward Kline Jr., and her siblings, Valerie Nations, Lucille Buchheit, Oscar Buchheit, and Barbara McCombs. I am running a few minutes late; my previous meeting is running over.
Survivors include her son, Ron E. Kline of Festus; daughters, Wanda Kline Hampton of St. Charles, Judy (the late Edward) Bohnert of Perryville and Ruth (the late Franklin) Aubuchon; sisters, Thelma Hotop of Jackson and Dorothy Coomer of Texas; brothers, Leroy Buchheit of Texas and Ralph Buchheit of Spokane, Washington; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City and retired from Industrial Engineering and Equipment in St. Louis, where she wired industrial heaters and panel boards.
She enjoyed dogs, attending the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, playing the lottery, fishing, crocheting and making quilts for her family.
Visitation took place from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the funeral home with Fr. Zac Povis officiating.
Burial was at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
