Obituary for Laura Frances Melrose (Orr) Friedrich Klendworth

BENBROOK, TX — Laura Frances Melrose (Orr) Friedrich Klendworth passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 94, at her home in rural Independence, Iowa. She died of natural causes, closing out a long life marked by resilience and enduring family roots.

Arrangements are being handled by White Funeral Home in Jesup, Iowa, where friends and loved ones can share condolences online at www.White-MtHope.com.

Laura’s life spanned generations, and her legacy continues through the many lives she touched along the way.

For more information on her life and service details, visit https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bulletin-journal/name/laura-klendworth-obituary?id=60900825.

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