Elizabeth ""Betty"" J. Kiefer, 73, of Machesney Park, passed away at 9:03 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2007 at River Bluff Nursing Home. Born on September 9, 1933 in Stevens Point, WI; daughter of Joseph and Anna (Zinda) Cera. She married Norbert ""Norb"" A. Kiefer in WI on September 16, 1950. Betty worked part-time at the Winnebago County Treasurers office for many years. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter. Betty most enjoyed her road trips with her family and was an avid bingo player. Survivors include her husband, Norb; children, Marilyn (Kenneth) Ullrich, Donald (Fianca©, Julie) Kiefer, Gary (Julie) Kiefer, David (Connie Swenson) Kiefer and Keith (Janet) Kiefer; grandchildren, Clint (Casi McDonald) and Tyler Ullrich, Morgan Loewecke, Zachary Kiefer, Katrina Kiefer and Jacob (Nicole) Kiefer; great-grandchildren, Madison and Taylor; sisters, Janet Grubba, Arlene Lorbeck and Beverly Jasinski; brother, Joseph (Evelyn) Cera and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; sons, Joseph and Kenneth; brother, Wayne Cera and sister, Leona Theil. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Cathedral of St. Peter with Rev. Pierre Polycarpe officiating. Visitation to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2007 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108, with a prayer service at 7pm and also one hour prior to service time at the church on Saturday. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to the family. To express condolences to the family please visit, www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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