Kathleen Ann Klues Putnam age 65, of Fowler, IL died on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 11:40 a.m. in Blessing Hospital. Kathy was born January 5, 1947 in Quincy, a daughter of Roy H. and Verda Mary (Fries) Klues.

Kathy was retired after working for over 40 years in medical labs. She began her career at the former St. Mary Hospital, and retired as Director of Laboratory Services at Blessing Hospital.
She was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and a Cum Laude graduate of Quincy College.

Kathy was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish. She loved her pet cats and dogs. Kathy enjoyed knitting, needlepoint and embroidery. She was a voracious reader, especially of mysteries.
Kathy was an avid Chicago Bears fan and their star linebacker, Brian Urlacher.

In addition to her mom Verda Klues of Quincy, survivors include her brother,Jack Klues and his wife Beth of Arlington Heights, IL, a nephew Jordan Klues and his wife Renee of Arlington Heights, IL and a niece, Corinn Klues of Scottsdale, AZ; her aunts Virginia Hutmacher and Ruth Holtman both of Quincy, and cousins also survive.

Kathy was preceded in death by her dad, Roy H. Klues.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church conducted by the Msgr. Michael Kuse. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be a prayer service at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to Quincy Notre Dame Foundation.