Ruth E. Kiefer

Ruth E. Kiefer, 91, of Bremen, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at 8:10 AM at Bremen Health Care Center. She was born on October 30, 1915 in St. Joseph County, IN, to Harmon & Bessie (Boocher) Simon.

She married Robert J. Kiefer on August 28, 1937. He preceded her in death on December 21, 2002.

A Former cook for the Community Hospital of Bremen, Ruth was also a Member Community Gospel Church, Bremen and a 1934 graduate of Lakeville High School.

Survivors include 4 Sons: Wayne (Karyn) Kiefer of Windover Lake, MI, Roger (Kathy) Kiefer of Bremen, Bob (Karen) Kiefer of Nappanee, Steve (Amy) Kiefer of Bremen, 3 Daughters: Jane (Ray) Szabo of Elkhart, Mary Ann (Kenneth) Yarian of Bremen, Sue (Bill) Quinn of Broadview, IL

19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: Husband, Sisters Gladys Wolfgang and Elsie Heinke, Brother Richard Simon.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at 10:30 AM at Grace Fellowship Church, 535 S. Birkey St., Bremen. Pastor Mike Fanning will officiate. Burial will be at the Bremen Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4PM and 6-8 PM on Friday, July 13, 2007 at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Gospel Church (PO Box 281, Bremen, IN 46506) or Bremen Health Care Center (316 Woodies Lane, Bremen, IN 46506).