Viola Kirschenman

1912 - 2004  (91 years)

• Name	Viola Kirschenman
  Nickname	Vi
  Born	26 Dec 1912	South Dakota, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	10 Nov 2004	Norlite Nursing Center, Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan, USA   [1]
  Buried	Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, Grant Township, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA   [2, 3]
  Person ID	I270441	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	10 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	Karl Kirschenmann Kirschenman,   b. 4 Mar 1884, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 25 May 1964, Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Rosina Bender,   b. 17 Jul 1887, Hutchinson County, South Dakota, USA ,   d. 28 Sep 1938, california, USA  (Age 51 years)
  Married	8 Jul 1908	South Dakota, USA
  Family ID	F49360	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Herbert Henry Leighton
  Married	3 Sep 1933	South Dakota, USA   [4]
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F93533	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Herman Kiesby,   b. 18 Jul 1902, Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa, USA ,   d. 7 Apr 1983, Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA  (Age 80 years)
  Married	29 Oct 1938	Huron, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
  Children	1. James Kiesby
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F93522	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S888] Social Security Death Index 1935 - Current, (www.ancestry.com). Name: Viola Kiesby SSN: 504-03-3911 Last Residence: 49855 Marquette, Marquette, Michigan, USA BORN: 26 Dec 1912 Died: 10 Nov 2004 State (Year) SSN issued: South Dakota (Before 1951) [S170] U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection. Name: Viola Kiesby Gender: Female Age at Death: 91 Date of Birth: 26 Dec 1912 Birth Place: Huron, South Dakota, USA Date of Death: 10 Nov 2004 Source Location: Marquette, Michigan, USA Spouse: Herman Kiesby Children: Jim; Jim Kiesby of Marquette Full Obituary: Memorial for Viola Kiesby Born in Huron, South Dakota on Dec. 26, 1912 Died on Nov. 10, 2004 and resided in Marquette, MI. Viola Kiesby, 91, formerly of 409 Lost Creek Drive, Marquette, died early Wednesday morning at the Norlite Nursing Center where she had resided for two months. Mrs. Kiesby was born on December 26, 1912 at Huron, South Dakota. She moved to Marquette in 1989 to be closer to her son, Jim. Viola previously managed the family owned motel in Huron, South Dakota for 15 years. She also managed the Huron Hotel for approximately 10 years. She was known for her gardening, which she tended to on a daily basis. She loved to cook Sunday meals for her family. When not in the garden, Viola enjoyed taking long walks. She also took great pride in attending her grandsons sporting activities. She had a love of and was an avid collector of antique dish wear. Survivors include one son, Jim Kiesby of Marquette; four grandchildren, Josh and Jake Kiesby of Marquette and Justin and Jared Kiesby of Los Angeles, CA; two great grandchildren, Davin and Henry Kiesby; also surviving are several sisters and brothers as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Herman Kiesby in 1982 and several brothers and sisters. There will be no local visitation or funeral service. A graveside service will take place in South Dakota at a later date. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the Marquette General Hospital Foundation, 420 W. Magnetic St, Marquette, MI 49855 [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Viola "Vi" Leighton Kiesby Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about upgrading this memorial... Birth: Dec. 26, 1912 Beadle County South Dakota, USA Death: Nov. 10, 2004 Marquette Marquette County Michigan, USA Viola Kiesby, 91, formerly of Lost Creek Drive, Marquette, Michigan, died at the Norlite Nursing Center where she had resided for two months. Mrs. Kiesby was born on December 26, 1912 at Huron, South Dakota. She moved to Marquette, Michigan, in 1989 to be closer to her son, Jim. Viola previously managed the family owned motel in Huron, South Dakota for 15 years. She also managed the Huron Hotel for approximately 10 years. She was known for her gardening, which she tended to on a daily basis. She loved to cook Sunday meals for her family. When not in the garden, Viola enjoyed taking long walks. She also took great pride in attending her grandsons sporting activities. She had a love of and was an avid collector of antique dish wear. Survivors included one son, Jim Kiesby of Marquette; four grandchildren, Josh and Jake Kiesby of Marquette and Justin and Jared Kiesby of Los Angeles, CA; two great grandchildren, Davin and Henry Kiesby; also surviving are several sisters and brothers as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Herman Kiesby in 1982 and several brothers and sisters. A graveside service took place in South Dakota at a later date. Family links: Spouse: Herman Kiesby (1902 - 1983)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Restlawn Memory Gardens Huron Beadle County South Dakota, USA Maintained by: Ed Oliver Originally Created by: Twist Record added: Sep 11, 2008 Find A Grave Memorial# 29739712 [S558] South Dakota Marriages, 1905-1949. Name: Viola Kirschenman Age: 20 Gender: Female Spouse: Herbert Henry Leighton Marriage Date: 3 Sep 1933 Marriage County: Beadle County of Residence: Feranse Post Office: Wessington Springs