Carole KIRBY Fechner died at her home, surrounded by her her family, on March 15, 2024 after a long illness.

She was born on July 26, 1946 to Nancy Dederih and James Kirby.  From a young age, Carole shouldered responsibility beyond her years.  Despite this, or maybe because of it, Carole retained a childlike sense of fun and mischief her entire life.

Carole was a stay-at-home Mom, who shared her sense of humor with her kids who all grew up with a love of laughter.  Later, Carole served as a teaching assistant for Kenosha Unified School District for 12 years, and an assistant supervisor at the Kenosha Achievement Center for 11 years until her retirement .  She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxillary.

Carole is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ron Fechner; daughters: Julie Shilhavy, Kristen (Matthew) McDaniel and Stefanie (John DeYoung) Staton; sister, Lila (Fred) Kirby-Chubrilo;  brothers: Jim (Linda) and Bill (Teri) Kirby; stepfather, Lee Dederich; grandsons: Justin Tawwater, Joshua Shilhavey and Matthew McDaniel Jr;  great grandson, Dustyn McDaniel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Nancy Dederih and James Kirby, sister Janice Johnson, and her daughter Julie Fechner and grandson "Baby Matt" McDaniel, both in infancy.

Funeral services for Carole will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 8760-37 Avenue, Kenosha.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Church.  Entombment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the caregivers of the Hospice Alliance.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Danish Brotherhood Lodge #14, 1300 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53140

A complete obituary can be found at bruchfuneralhome.net

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