Roxie Kiefer

Irene “Roxie” Kiefer, 66, of Niles, died peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2024, in the comfort of her family’s presence.

Her life began November 29, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of six children born to Willy and Bonnie Blackwell. She married Allen James Kiefer in the early 1990s. He preceded her in death April 23, 2020.

Roxie was a very hard-headed and stubborn women, but she cherished her family. She loved to read, especially romance novels. She was a big television watcher and had many movies. She and her husband enjoyed playing Bingo. She spent a good bit of time gardening and planting flowers. Roxie loved Christmas and giving to her family when she was able. She was a talker and shared stories and good conversation. She and her daughter-in-law, Beckey, were very close. She was also very close with her sister Sue, who was basically like her mother. 

Roxie will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Robert (Beckey) Wickizer of Niles, Richard Wickizer of Ionia, Sean Platz of Jackson; eight grandchildren, Tasha, Amanda, Dustin, Joey (Bekah), Miranda, Nick, Andrew, Alex; ten great grandchildren, Jaliyah, Jerry, Zoey, Jase, Silas, Peyton, Sammy, Emily, Savannah, Paisley; sisters, Sue Anderson of Niles, Sandy Blackwell of Niles; and a host of nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by a sister, Pauline Blackwell of Dham Springs, Louisiana. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband; her sister, Florence “Flo” Blackwell; brothers, Roa Lee Blackwell, and James Blackwell. 

Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life, at a later date and time, to be announced.

The family prefers contributions in memory of Roxie be made to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services to assist the family in defraying expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, Niles. Please share a memory or a message online: halbritterwickens.com.