Obituary for Venus M. Klingenberg

Venus M. Klingenberg, 47, of Grand Island passed away unexpectantly on Friday, November 20, 2020.Visitation will be held from 5 to 6 on Tuesday, November 24 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A Vigil Service will begin at 6p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Celebrant will be Fr. Marty Egging. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed, to protect those most vulnerable, masks are required.All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.Venus was born on September 15th 1973 in Herford, TX, daughter of Richard and Sidney "Marie" (Morris) Griesman. The family moved to Grand Island before Venus started school.She graduated from Grand Island Senior High School and attended some college classes at Central Community College. Venus volunteered at the senior center and cared for the children at the YMCA daycare. She was recently employed by Goodwill Industries and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.On June 5, 1998 she was united in marriage to Douglas Klingenberg, they made their home in Grand Island and enjoyed attending the ARC dances. She participated in the Special Olympics and loved to go horseback riding. Venus had beautiful penmanship and created many drawings. She enjoyed watching the classic t.v. shows. Venus was well known for her positive attitude and her family and friends will miss her easy laugh.She is survived by her husband, Doug of Grand Island; father, Richard Griesman of Grand Island; brother, Chris (Erin) Griesman of Omaha; sister-in-law, Laura of Grand Island; nieces and nephews, Amelia, John, Paul, and Joe Griesman and Sarah (Kevin) Wrencher and Jared (Kathleen) Klingenberg; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Venus is preceded in death by her mother, Marie.