Obit: Kiefer, Delores Margaret (1923 – 2016)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Kiefer, Thorn, Brill, Solberg, Podevels, Wellsandt

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 04 May 2016

Kiefer, Delores Margaret (11 DEC 1923 – 2 MAY 2016)

Delores Margaret Kiefer, age 92, of Abbotsford, passed away May 2, 2016 at her home, with her family by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on May 7, 2016 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Peter Manickam will officiate. A visitation will be held at the church on May 7, from 9:00 AM until the time of service.

Delores was born December 11, 1923 in the town of Hull to John and Rose (Thorn) Brill. Delores is a graduate of Colby High School. Soon after she met Raymond Kiefer and they married June 12, 1946 at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Together they had 8 children which were the love of her life and they farmed in the town of Holton until 1984.

Delores was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW), and was the President of The National Catholic order of Foresters for many years. She enjoyed dancing with her husband, sewing, baking, crocheting, playing cards, and spending time with her beautiful grandchildren. Delores and Raymond loved to travel. They traveled all over the world to places like; Hawaii, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and all 50 states.

Delores is survived by her husband; Raymond: five sons; Ronald of Colby, Larry (Cheryl) of Hawaii, Dan (Robyn) of Abbotsford, Tom of Bear Creek, and Mark (Krish) of Wauconia, MN, and three daughters; Rose (Ken) Solberg of New London, Trish (Brad) Podevels of Colby, and Michelle (Jeff) Wellsandt of Colby. She is further survived by 14 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren, 6 great- great grandchildren.

Delores is preceded in death by her siblings; Mary Ann, Leona, John, and Betty.

The Maurina- Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the Kiefer family with arrangements.