Dolores M. Kipfmiller

Mrs. Kipfmiller passed away Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Brian's House. Age 75 years. She was born September 16, 1935 in Wilmont, MI. Dolores was an active member of Visitation Catholic Church and a member of the U.A.W.- Teamsters Local and retired from at Made Rite after twenty eight years of service. She enjoyed gardening, watching the birds and most of all spending time with her family. Dolores is survived by four children; Sandra (Bill Sampson) Ryers, Ray Kipfmiller, JoAnn Burns and Jay (Jennifer) Kipfmiller all of Bay City, nine grandchildren; Chad (Abbey), Mary, Greg, Katy, Rick (Nicole), Brittany, Kirby, Kirstie and Kailie, her great grandchildren; Spencer, Olivia, Kyle, Emily and Colton, two sisters; Irene Aymer and Emily Czelada and many nieces and nephews. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Raymond F. Kipfmiller Sr., two sons Glenn and Harold, her loving pet; Buddy and her brothers and sisters. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Vicki and Tami for the love and friendship they created with Dolores and assisted in extending her quality of life. She considered both of you part of her extended family and loved you dearly. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church. Celebrant will be Rev. Fr. George J. Serour with the Rite of Committal following in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. The Vigil for the deceased will take place Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Kipfmiller will be taken to the church on Tuesday to lie in state from 9:00 a.m. and until the time of services. Memorial cards for Visitation Catholic Church or Brian's House will be available at the funeral home.