Grace Ellen Kleinheksel passed away peacefully on the morning of May 6th, 2022 at Golden Ridge Senior Living at the age of 77. She is remembered as someone with a gentle personality who loved her family and her puppies.

She was born on January 18th, 1945, to Claud and Ruby (Nichols) Hineline in Blunt, SD. She lived in Lead, SD with her Schnauzer puppies and filled her time with many crafts, including yarn, ceramics and beads.

Grace is survived by her 3 step-children and their families, several nieces and nephews and their families. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Richard "Dick" Kleinheksel.

Burial will take place at Black Hills National Cemetery at a future date.