Julia Klein

Julia Georgeanna Klein, age 86, of Scott's, MI passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.

Julia was born June 19, 1939, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to James and Lillian (Juneau) Martin. Losing her father early, she was raised by her mother, beloved sister Marilyn and many aunts, she had such warm memories of growing up in Grand Rapids. She graduated from Marywood Academy and went on to graduate from Aquinas College where she met her husband Bob, they married in 1963 and shared 52 wonderful years together before Bob passed away in 2015.

Julia loved music, she was the choir director at Marywood and sang with the choir at St. Catherine's. She also played Chime Bells with her very dear friend MaryPat. She was part of many social clubs including the Kalamazoo Encore Club. She participated in bowling, golf and tennis leagues, she was also a fierce bridge player. She loved watching her children and grandchildren play sports, she was known as a devoted hockey mom and a lifelong Mustang Booster. In 1976 Bob and Julia moved to Long Lake, she LOVED the lake. Long boat rides with family and friends gave her great joy. She was happiest on the boat with a martini/three olives in her hand. She cherished time with her friends from the Manhattan neighborhood, her Knitwits, bridge friends and visiting the Anderson's in the UP.

Julia is survived by her daughter Carol-Lynne (Craig) Mercer, daughter-in-law Maribeth Klein, son Tim (Lisa) Klein. Grandchildren: Lindsey (Kevin) McCoy, Robert (Brittany) Klein, Collin Klein, Jermey Klein, Lili Klein. Siblings: Dick (Betty) Klein, Sharon (Al) Pumford. And the two cutest great grand babies Elliot and Leo and her cat Olive.

Julia was preceded in death by her parents, her spouse Robert Klein, sister Marilyn Martin, and son James Klein.

A visitation at Langeland Funeral Home 411 East Centre Ave. Portage, MI 49002 will be held on June 29, 2026, from 5-7 pm. The funeral will be at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on June 30, 2026 at 11:00 am with a visitation at the church from 10:00-11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Portage Rotary Club 320 Library Ln, Portage, MI 49002.

Please visit Julia's memorial webpage to share condolences and memories with her family at https://www.Langelands.com