Clara M. Hess, age 98, of Coldwater, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, February 7, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.

She was born March 3, 1922 in Coldwater to the late Frank & Philomena (Kessens) Homan. On October 16, 1948 she married Edward 'Ned' Hess and he died February 28, 1994.

She is survived by children, Janet Hess, Joan (Ted) Hess-Homeier, Anita (Kevin) Harper; grandchildren, Megan (Alex) Hunt, David (Stephanie Quist) Hess-Homeier and Brooke Hess-Homeier; great-granddaughter Frances 'Frankie' Hunt. She was the last surviving member of a family of eleven.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Third Order of St. Francis, St. Cecelia Knights of St. John and the Community Hospital Guild; she was also an active member in Al-Anon. She worked as a milk tester during WWII and after. Additionally, she continued her husband's business with Leckey Sales after his death.
  A Funeral Service following all CDC guidelines will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, February 12, 2021 and 9 to 10:30 on Saturday at the funeral home where CDC guidelines of mask wearing, and social distancing will be followed.

Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. A Mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.