Verda Klemm

Verda Klemm of Carmel, Indiana passed away on September 14, 2024 at the age of 101. She was born in Whiting, Indiana on June 11, 1923 to the late John Vincent McTague and Anna Vargo McTague. She graduated from Whiting High School in 1941. After graduation she worked as a librarian for the Whiting Public Library until retiring in 1988. She also worked at the Whiting Flower Shop. Verda was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church where she was a member of the choir and the Music Ministry. Verda was a member of the Indiana Historical Society, Carmel Historical Society and the Carmel Symphony League. 

Verda loved her miniature poodles, butterflies and her beloved Chicago Cubs. Verda loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all.

Verda married Herbert Klemm in April of 1946 in Whiting, and he preceded her in death in October of 1964. They were blessed with a son Barry Klemm who preceded her in death in October of 2001.

Verda is survived by her nieces and nephew Mary Kay McDaniel (Bill), Maggie Smith (Dana), Marty Pavlovich (Andy), Mike McTague (Marilynn) and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Klemm, son Barry Klemm, brother Jerome “Mick” McTague, brother James McTague and her fiancé Howard Carlson.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. 

Visitation is at 10 AM on Thursday September 19, 2024 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel with funeral mass to follow at 11 AM. 

Burial will be on Monday September 23, 2024 at 11 AM at St. Joseph Cemetary in Hammond Indiana