Elizabeth May Kempher
RAPID RIVER — Elizabeth May Kempher, 83, of Rapid River passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at LakeHouse Assisted Living in Escanaba.
Elizabeth was born October 12, 1940 in Newberry, the daughter of Mack and Shirley (Bell) Duflo. She was united in marriage to Larry Kempher on July 9, 1966 in Newberry. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone where she participated in the Quilting Club, the bell choir and helped with the clothing closet. She was also a member of a knitting club in Rapid River and enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing and mushroom hunting.
Elizabeth is survived by her children, Dennis (Melissa) Kempher of Gladstone, David (Daryn) Kempher of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Ann (Madison) Dickson of New Franken, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Richard and Hannah Kempher, Michaela and Carter Dickson and Alex Amaro, three great-grandchildren; her sister, Irene Wierengo of Grand Haven, Michigan and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, her parents and brothers, Pat and Mickey Duflo.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 12 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church in Gladstone. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Terri Branstrom officiating. A luncheon will follow services in the fellowship hall. Elizabeth will be laid to rest in the Rapid River Cemetery.
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