Clara Lelinski Krebs

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Nov. 17, 1921 - May 24, 2015



Clara Lelinski Krebs passed away on May 24, 2015. She was born in Cle Elum, WA on November 17, 1921 to John and Mary Lelinski. Clara lived on a farm on Peoh Point Rd, S. Cle Elum, WA until graduating from high school. After marrying Roy Krebs (deceased) in Cle Elum, they moved to Spokane. They later moved to Malden, WA to raise 5 children. She moved to Rosalia, WA and lived there until 1994. She then moved to Carson City, NV and lived with her daughter Nancy and family. Due to failing health, she moved into a rehab center in October 2013 where she passed away. Clara will be remembered for her friendly disposition, quick wit, beautiful smile and very sharp mind. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Walt, Joe and Johnny. She is survived by her loving children: Diane Sousie, LaGrange, OR; Fred Krebs (Peggy) Del Rio, TX; Nancy Plattsmier (Mike) Carson City, NV; Bob Krebs (Marlene) St. Maries, ID; and Kevin Krebs (Denise) Carson City, NV. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Cari Ann, Jessica, Jennifer, Michael, Derek, John, Chad, Blake, Caleb, Stephanie, Megan, Brittany and Kyle. She is survived by 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass will be at St. Teresa of Avila, 3000 N. Lompa Lane, Carson City on June 3rd at 11 am. Remains will be interred at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Cle Elum, WA, at a later date with the family in attendance. The family will receive guests at 2054 Evergreen Drive, Carson City at 5 pm that evening. Arrangements were in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, to view the online memorial and sign the register book please visit

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