Delores Jane Koffarnus

Delores Jane Koffarnus, age 86 of Hilbert, died peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Brillion Westhaven in Brillion following a lengthy illness. She was born January 2, 1929 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Otto & Bertha (Hintz) Paul. Delores married Alvin Edward Koffarnus on August 16, 1949 at Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church in Potter. She was an active member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hilbert where she also actively participated with the Ladies Aid, the church choir and LWML. Delores was also a member of the Calumet County Homemakers and various card clubs throughout the area where she was able to visit with friends and play hand after hand of her favorite card games. She was well known for her delicious home cooked meals, fantastic baked goods, her hand made crocheted pieces and time spent dancing with her husband. Survivors include her husband: Alvin; her children: Dallas (Denith) Koffarnus of Lincoln, NE, Douglas (Cheri) Koffarnus of Hilbert, Daniel (Cindy) Koffarnus of Hilbert; grandchildren: Michael, Andrew, Sarah, Thomas, Amy, Tracy, Ross, Nicholas & Taylor; and her great-grandchildren: Isaac, Norah, Lauren, Elsie, Anna, Evan & Claire. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother: Helen O. (Joch) Paul; a grandson: Ryan Koffarnus; and a brother: Rueben Paul. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church (43 N. 3rd St.) in Hilbert with the Rev. Timm Heath officiating. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. The entire Koffarnus family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Brillion Westhaven and Heartland Hospice for all of the loving care that was provided to Delores during her stay there. – See more at: http://www.wietingfuneralhome.com/obituaries/delores-j-koffarnus/#sthash.LyvbKTFH.dpuf