Louise M. Klepacki

Louise Marion (Higginbotham) Klepacki, 86, lifelong resident of Holyoke and beloved wife of 41 years of Chester H. Klepacki who predeceased her on July 7, 2001, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Sixteen Acres Healthcare in Springfield.
Louise was born on May 20, 1938, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Ralph D. and Emma B. (Bauer) Higginbotham.
She was raised and educated in Holyoke and was a graduate of Holyoke High School.
Louise was employed for several years as a Dental Assistant and Office Manager at the former office of Dr. Richard Booth, formerly located on Main Street in Springfield.
She was a longtime parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Holyoke and was on the Board of Directors and very active member of the Polish Club in South Hadley.
Louise was a unique person, who exuded a strong will and a pleasant personality.
She was very caring and was blessed with a great sense of humor.
Louise loved all animals, especially her Shih Tzu, Codi.
She leaves behind her loving daughters, Laurie Gaulin and her husband, Gary of Holyoke, Donna Aldrich and her husband, Peter, and Susan Dexter and her husband, Danny all of West Springfield, six cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Santoni and her husband, Matt, Crystal Pares and her husband, Joel, Peter “PJ” Aldrich Jr. and his wife Isabelle, Michelle Johnson and her husband, Robert, Briana and Bryan Dexter, and seven great grandchildren, Xavier, Davian, Joseph, Silas, Olivia, Ava, and Lilian.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Ralph Higginbotham, Jr. and sister, Ruth Heiht.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, June 8, for a period of visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. at Messier Funeral Home, 1944 Northampton St. Holyoke, followed by prayer service at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will follow immediately after the service at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in South Hadley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dakin Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Home Office 225N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. For more information and online condolences please visit www.messierfuneralhome.com