Ludmilla B. (Struemph) Kliethermes, age 83, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013, at her home. She was born in St. Elizabeth on August 25, 1930, daughter of the late William and Martha (Koehne) Struemph. On September 6, 1950, Ludmilla married Herbert Frank Kliethermes, who preceded her in death on November 30, 2010.

Ludmilla was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Quilting Club, St. Ann's Sodality, and St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth.

She is survived by six children, Don Kliethermes and wife Lucy of St. Elizabeth, David Kliethermes and wife Delphine of St. Anthony, Roger Kliethermes and wife Shirley of St. Elizabeth, Dennis Kliethermes and wife Doris of St. Elizabeth, Ralph Kliethermes of St. Elizabeth, and Joann Evers and husband Alan of St. Elizabeth; ten grandchildren, Doug Kliethermes, Darla Kliethermes, Jacob Kliethermes, Brad Kliethermes, Aaron Kliethermes, Andrea Fisher, Josh Evers, Brittany Otto, Shanley Kliethermes, and John Kliethermes; thirteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Clevenger and Odellia Struemph; and two brothers, John Struemph and Francis Struemph.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Margie Johnson and Virginia Beach.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth. Fr. Ben Nwosu will officiate. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery in St. Elizabeth.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., on Monday, December 16, at the St. Elizabeth Community Center.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Lawrence Cemetery or to Masses.