James "Jim" "Jimmy" D. Kiefat

James "Jim" "Jimmy" D. Kiefat

James "Jim" "Jimmy" D. Kiefat Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 10, 2025.
James D. Kiefat, 63, Topeka, Kansas, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at his home. Graveside services will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1003 North 23rd St., Grand Forks, ND on Saturday, July 26th at 11:00 am. Following the service, there will be a Memorial Celebration for Jim and Scott Kiefat with a meal and get-together at the VFW 312 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN. Memorial contributions may be made to the James Kiefat Memorial Fund (to defray service expenses), sent in care of Karen Kiefat, 7342 Anderson Rd, Meriden, KS 66512

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