Amanda Jo Klem, 32, of Mariah Hill, passed away at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.
Amanda was born in Indianapolis on December 7, 1991, to Steve and Susie (Harpenau) Durcholz. She married Theodore “Ted” R. Klem on Sept. 21, 2019 in St. Henry Catholic Church.
She was a 2010 graduate of Southridge High School. Amanda worked as a Ranch Hand at Santa’s Reindeer Ranch. She was a member of the St. Meinrad Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
Amanda was a giving and caring person, this shown by serving her country in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer, her community as a Spencer County Jailer and Sheriff Deputy, and as an organ donor.
Amanda touched the lives of everyone she met and brought joy to all of those around her. Her infectious smile and laugh livened up any room she walked into. She enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and camping, and also loved spending time with family. Amanda was so proud to be a mother to Madison and was wonderful at doing so.
Survivors include her husband Theodore “Ted” Klem, and infant daughter Madison Klem of Mariah Hill; her parents, Steve and Susie (Harpenau) Durcholz of St. Henry; three sisters, Heather (James) Jankowski of St. Henry, Krystal (Justin) Luker of Holland, and her twin, Tracy (Jason) Haycox of Santa Claus; her maternal grandparents, Ray and Sadie Harpenau of St. Henry; one nephew and five nieces.
Amanda was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dennis and Patricia Durcholz and her aunt, Stacy Durcholz.
A Mass of Christian burial for Amanda Jo Klem will be held at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, August 13, at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, Ferdinand. American Legion Post 124 will conduct military graveside rites. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. ET on Monday, August 12, at St. Ferdinand Church and again on Tuesday from 9 a.m. ET until time of services at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made the following ways to ensure that her daughter, Madison is surrounded by the love, care and support that Amanda would have provided.
Venmo ID- @FOP-WoodCapitol. Last 4 digits of account holder phone is 5495.
Checks may also be mailed to the following address with FBO Madison as the memo.
Huntingburg Police Department
503 East First Street
Huntingburg, IN 47542
Cash donation points have been established at Jasper Police Department, Huntingburg Police Department, Ferdinand Police Department and the Dubois County Sheriff Department.
