Norma “Jean” Klein, 91, of Cedar Falls, formerly of Waterloo; passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at NewAldaya Lifescapes. She was born August 27, 1928 in Waterloo the daughter of Tom and Betty Murphy McGrane. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School.

She married James “Jim” Klein on June 18, 1951 in Waterloo; he preceded her in death on January 11, 1986.

Jean was employed by Stuarts Women’s Clothing Store, later Jean Nicole for 23 years, retiring in 2000.

She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she was an active member of the church choir for 65 years.

Survived by: three daughters, Diane Stoffregen (Tony Anderson) of Waterloo, Mary Beth (Max) Kirk of Cedar Falls, Karen (Mike) Jones of Waterloo; five grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and one sister, Patricia Anders of Cedar Falls.

Preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; a sister, Betty Winninger; a son-in-law, Bill Stoffregen and brothers-in-law, Larry Winninger and Chuck Anders.

A stranger to her is just a friend she hasn't met yet.