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Mitchel Arthur Kiefer
1998 - 2016
Mitchel Arthur Kiefer
1998 - 2016
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Mitchel Kiefer Obituary
Visitation Friday, September 23 from 2-8pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road in Livonia. A Vigil Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday evening at 7pm. A Funeral Mass will take place Saturday, September 24 at 10:30am (in state at 10am) at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church 133 Orchard in Northville.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the "Mitchel Kiefer '16 Memorial Scholarship Fund." All gifts can be made out to:
"Detroit Catholic Central High School" or "Mitchel Kiefer '16 Memorial Scholarship Fund."
27225 Wixom Road
Novi, Michigan 48374
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Frank Allen
November 4, 2018
The kiefer family will be in my daily prayers over the loss of your son. Time will pass soon and one day you will be reunited with your son and loved one. Warmest regards frank allen.
Marc Cardinael
January 1, 2017
Dear Paula,
Dear Steve,
Nele and I are thinking about you. Let 2017 bring you the force to find happy moments after such a sad year.
All our love from Luxembourg.
Would be so happy to see you again.
Marc and Nele
Matt Carlo
December 1, 2016
Dear Paula,
I am just learning about your loss and I cannot image the pain you face every day. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Matt Carlo
Gaby Gaasch
November 25, 2016
Dear Steve and family,
so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences!
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Felix Urbina
November 2, 2016
There are no words to express my deepest condolences. Our prayers to you and your family.
Monica Feregrino
October 31, 2016
Dear Steve and family ; there is no words to provide you comfort , please accept my sincere condolences .
Monica Feregrino
Thomas Piringer
October 17, 2016
Dear Steve and family,
with deep sadness I've got to know about the tragic loss of your son Michel. Please except my sincere condolences in these difficult days.
October 15, 2016
Dear Steve & Family, we are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your son and wish to express our condolences.
Herb Everss
Harald Gruebel
Martin Fischer
Pat Drennan
October 10, 2016
Dear Steve and Family, very sorry to hear the terrible news and would like to express my condolences.
Rogelio Agustin
October 5, 2016
Dear Steve and family,
I am deeply saddened to learn about the loss of your son, Mitchel. Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences in this painful time, and my prayers that may his soul rest in peace.
Yukio Yonemura
October 4, 2016
Dear Steve and the Kiefer Family. I am deeply sorry to learn of the death of your son. I would like to express my sincere condolences. Yukio Yonemura ( Yokohama, Japan )
October 3, 2016
Dear Steve and Kiefer family. No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. However, take comfort in knowing that he is now resting in the arms of our Lord. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family. Naoyuki Hirai of your old friend from Japan
Robert Brooks
September 30, 2016
Dear Steve, as we recall being in Asia together around Mitchel's birth, it seems like yesterday. Keep the great memories of your son close in your heart and cherish each moment of life you have with family. May peace that passes all understanding be yours today. Amen - Bob Brooks (Delphi - Korea '98)
Kessam Karim
September 30, 2016
Dear Steve,
I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this Sade time.
Best regards,
Karim Kessam
Francisco J. Riberas
September 29, 2016
Dear Kiefer family,
I am deeply sorry to learn of the death of your son.
Please accept my very sincere condolences in your great loss.
Shelley & Mike Baker Buchanan
September 28, 2016
Dear Kiefer family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Mitchel's passing. While we did not know him personally, we know he was a bright light in your lives. We are very sorry for your loss.
September 28, 2016
Dear Steve, myself together the whole Delphi Italia team express our deepest condolences to you and your family. Be strong. Marco Massano
Emmanuel Kalt
September 27, 2016
Dear Steve, Paula and Family,
I can't find the words. Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved son Mitchel. We are with you in this sad time.
Branko Jovanovic
September 27, 2016
Dear Steve and Family,
our sincere condoleances for the tragic loss of your beloved son, Branko and family
Allan Dunn
September 27, 2016
Steve, Paula and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Chris and Virginia Naegeli
September 26, 2016
To The Kiefer Family: Our deepest sympathies go out to you in this time of incomprehensible pain. We pray for Mitchel's soul as well as your strength in finding the way past this tragedy.
Kathy Worthen
September 26, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your son Mitchel. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy and Stephan
Sebastian Schilling
September 26, 2016
Paula and Steve, there are no words to describe the situation you and your family are in. But perhaps it helps to know that around the world hundreds of people feel with you and pray for you and especially for Mitchel. Family Sebastian Schilling
Georges and Huguette Schmit
September 25, 2016
Dear Steve, Paula and family, we are immensely saddened by your incommensurable loss and share in your great pain. Mitchel will be remembered in Luxembourg as a wonderful, happy young man who loved Luxembourg!
Hank Sullivan
September 25, 2016
Steve, Paula, and Family. We are truly saddened to hear of the loss of your son Mitchel. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Backonen
September 24, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family,
I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to all of you for the loss of your precious son and brother Mitchel. I was traveling to State on Monday morning to visit my daughter who is also a freshman, for her birthday. We are a Marian family. I feel so saddened by this. Blessings and prayers to your entire family during this most difficult time.
Cyndi & Al Miller & Family
September 24, 2016
Dear Kiefer family,
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your Son, Brother, Nephew , Grandchild Mitchel. Please know that your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers please except our condolences
Aleksander Malec'08
September 24, 2016
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you in this tragic time. May God comfort you and the Catholic Central community and all those touched by Mitchel.
Elizabeth Adams
September 24, 2016
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you in this tragic time. Our deepest sympathies for the loss of Mitchel.
Elizabeth Adams and Sebastian Adams
Mary Poet
September 24, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family, our hearts are broken for you during this incredibly difficult time. Our prayers for your family's strength is sent with love from us, a fellow CC family.
September 24, 2016
Steve & Paula
We are deeply sorry to hear about your loss.
Mark & Fran Gofton
Edmilson Pinho
September 24, 2016
Dear Kiefer,Paula and family,we are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your son Mitchel.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Pinho and Family(Okemos,mi).
Quan Zheng
September 23, 2016
Dear Steve and Family,
I was deeply saddened by your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time...
Lisa Rimanelli
September 23, 2016
Dear Steve, Paula, & family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your Mitchel. A loss like this is unimaginable, and my heart aches for your family. While I didn't know Mitchel, I did witness the large number of people who came to support you, the sharing of stories, and the enormous outpouring of love. All underscore what an extraordinary person Mitchel was. He clearly impacted many people in positive & profound ways and was loved very much. You have so much to be proud of!! I hope that memories of your beautiful son will bring you comfort and peace. Please know you will remain in my prayers and have my on-going love and support.
Ralf Nickel
September 23, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Mitchel. In this time of sorrow, our thoughts are with you.
Doug Ferrick
September 23, 2016
Dear Steve and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of passing of Mitchel. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
In sympathy and support.
Merideth Seidelman
September 23, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mitchel. Please know that your family is in my prayers.
Island Lakes of Novi South Harbor
September 23, 2016
Island Lakes of Novi South Harbor passes on our sincere condolences to our new neighbors.
Constantin, Ophelia, Maximilien, Bea & Rene Ludovicy
September 23, 2016
Dear Paula, Steve, Blake, Julianna and Alexa,
Words are never enough in moments like these. We would like you to know though, that our hearts go out to you, and we will always remember the memories that we are privileged to have had in knowing Mitchel here in Luxembourg.
Steve, Linda, Joe and Aaron Friedland
September 23, 2016
Steve, Paula & Family,
We just viewed an old picture of Mrs. Carroll's Kindergarten class with Mitchel and our son Joe in it. What a shocking and horrible tragedy, although we have faith that God has specific plans in mind for Mitchel. He is a sweet and kind young man, and we are certain that he will be kept busy. We hope that you find peace and strength as you wait to see him again. You and Mitchel are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Amy, Brendan & Jaidyn Bozyk
September 23, 2016
Our words are not adequate to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Your son was an inspiration to everyone around him. We are so blessed and lucky to have known Mitchel and we will keep his memory alive.
Alex and June Salehi
September 23, 2016
Steve and Family
Our hearts go out to you and prayers for all, especially Mitchel. Words and tears cannot express the anguish of your loss.
Thinking of you and prayers
Felipe Astorri
September 23, 2016
Dear Steve, We are very sorry for your terrible loss, We know that nothing we can say or do can relief this terrible moment, but want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael Dennis
September 23, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your son,brother.Our deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Heidi Dziendziel
September 23, 2016
No words could make the loss of your Son/Brother/Grandson/Nephew and Friend any better.
Cherish the time you had, special memories, pictures and the love you had for him will last a life time.
My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Mitchel.
From what I gather he was an amazing young man.
My heartfelt Sympathy.
Melinda Conway Callahan
September 23, 2016
Dear Steve;
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your beloved son. You and your extended family are in our thoughts, in our prayers and in our hearts.
Tirso Boada
September 23, 2016
Dear Steve: Just received the sad news. Wish you and Paula comfort in this hour. Please accept my deepest condolences. My prayers are with your family.
September 23, 2016
Sorry for your loss, You and your family are in our prayers.
Ann Marie Runge
September 23, 2016
Dear Paula, Steve, Blake, Jules and Lexi. We are grateful to have gotten to know you all during your time in Luxembourg. To your beautiful son Mitchell so tragically taken from you, who is, as all of you are, in our thoughts and prayers each and every day. God has another beautiful angel right by his side. Ann Marie, Thorsten, Rebecca Runge
Jean Bemtgen
September 23, 2016
Dear Paula and Steve, we are extremely saddened by this horrific loss of your amazing son. We pray that god gives you the strength to endure the pain and know that all our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Vijaya and Jean Bemtgen. Luxembourg
Judith Thomas
September 23, 2016
To Steve, Paula and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Xiaoliu Liu
September 22, 2016
Dear Steve and family,
We were so shocked and deeply saddened upon hearing this news. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
Berkley Prep Hockey Team
September 22, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family,
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joshua Christman
September 22, 2016
My family is praying for you all during this most difficult time. Our deepest and heart felt sympathy to you all...
Simon & Tamara Levin
September 22, 2016
Steve, Paula
We are so sorry for Mitchel's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Peter & Kirsten Layer
September 22, 2016
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. God bless your entire family.
Gary Muto
September 22, 2016
Dear Steve, Paula and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mitchel's passing. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you at this difficult time.
Gary, Melissa and Natalie Muto
Jane Reed and Family
September 22, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family near and far,
What you are experiencing is beyond my imagination. I pray that your bright and clear memories of Mitchel and the love you shared in the quiet everyday things of life radiate your grief with some measure of peace.
The vM's
September 22, 2016
Dear Paula, Steve, Blake, Julianna and Alexa, Our hearts go out to you all at this time of sorrow. Although we cannot be with you, please know that you are in our thoughts from afar. So so sorry for your loss.
Wim, Christine, Francesca and Stephanie
Pao Yang
September 22, 2016
Dear Steve and Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. My the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you and your family through the days ahead.
Philip Beyer
September 22, 2016
Our hearts go out to the family. We are old friends of Mitchel's grand parents. There are no words to discribe our feelings. Our prayers go out to the family and love ones.
Joe & Patty Kazour
September 22, 2016
Dear Steve and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you strength and peace.
Lynn Kier
September 22, 2016
Dear Steve and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Lynn Kier
September 22, 2016
My words cannot fully express the sorrow I feel after learning about the death of your beloved son. May you ever treasure the wonderful times you had. My prayers are with your whole family.
Abdelhamid Bouaita
September 22, 2016
All my condolences to you and your family Steve. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult moment of your life.
Luke Bryan
September 22, 2016
Paula, Lots of love and support from the dirt roads of the Eastside.
Huntin', fishin', and lovin' every day / That's the prayer that a country boy prays / Thank God He made me this way ...u will see your baby again.
Regiane Empke
September 22, 2016
"Dear Kiefer family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God comfort and bring Peace to your hearts.
Regiane Pereira Empke(GPS - Brazil)
Joe Hansen
September 22, 2016
Dear Kiefer family, Our sincere prayers are with you at this heartbreaking time. We too tragically lost our CC graduate almost 10 years ago and understand the deep grief you are going through. Rosaries will be prayed this weekend for your peace.
Joe (GM MPG) and Sue Hansen
Jim Bogos
September 22, 2016
Steve and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. hope you can find the strength needed to move on through your faith, family and friends.
-Jim Bogos GM Proving Grounds
Carolyn Mehall
September 22, 2016
Dear Kiefer family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.
Carolyn and Dave Mehall
Padmapriya Elavarasan
September 22, 2016
I am sorry
Dan Putar
September 22, 2016
Dear Steve, Paula and the entire family Kiefer,
you are in our prayers and thoughts in this difficult times of loss. Our deepest condolences and sympathy.
Family Dan Putar & Catherine Collin
Ann Murphy
September 22, 2016
Our hearts and prayers are with you from the Murphy Family from the old neighborhood on Fitzgerald Street.
Ann, Ed (in heaven), Tim, Dan, John & Peggy Murphy
Wes & Carmen Wosinski
September 22, 2016
Steve and Paula, and the entire Kiefer Family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and have our deepest sympathies.
Frans Verbeke
September 22, 2016
Steve and Paula, There is no word to relieve your pain but, as a friend and a father myself, I nevertheless wanted to ensure you of my empathy in these difficult moments. My thoughts are with you.
Margot Parra
September 22, 2016
Dear Steven and Paula,
Please accept my deepest condolences for your terrible loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this tragic time.
Dodak Family
September 22, 2016
Our Deepest sympathies to the entire Kiefer family, I pray you find some comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sebastien MAFRICA
September 22, 2016
All my thoughts and prayers go for you Steve and all Kiefer's family
Juergen Steupert
September 22, 2016
To Steve and your family,
I am truly sorry to hear of this most heart wrenching of news. May the wonderful memories provide at least a bit of comfort during these most difficult of times.
Mike and Angie Godbey
September 21, 2016
Steve and Paula we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 21, 2016
May Mitchel and our memories live on forever
Donna Conway
September 21, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for all the Kiefer family. May the Lord comfort you during this tragic time.
Julie Hannum Satterfield
September 21, 2016
Paula, I am so sorry... Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
The Hollar Family
September 21, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Kiefer family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Anthony Will
September 21, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family, our hearts are heavy and we are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you his comfort and love.
Michaels Family - OLSM
September 21, 2016
There are no words - I'm so sorry - I wish you love and peace during this very tragic time. Find comfort in the Lord...he is with you always.
Jeff Karczewski and Family
September 21, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the Kiefer family. We are so very sorry for your loss, and our hearts and prayers are with you.
The Ronayne/Matherly Family (Carl '10, Gunnar '17)
September 21, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with your family.
Rogerio Negrao
September 21, 2016
Dear Steve and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you on this moment of heartbreaking loss. May God Bless you all. With deepest condolences.
Nieta Jurayj
September 21, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the entire Kiefer family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May his memory be eternal.
Nieta Jurayj - GM
Renee and Bill Elliott
September 21, 2016
Steve and Family, our hearts have been so heavy since we learned of your great loss. Our words are so inadequate and feeble at this time but wanted you to know we ache for you. We have been and will continue to keep you close in our hearts and prayers.
Matthew Nugent
September 21, 2016
May God continue to watch over your family during this most difficult time. The Catholic Central community will always be there for support. Mary, Alma Mater, pray for Mitch.
~ Thomas & Matthew Nugent '78 '11
Family of Kevin Schulz '16 CC
September 21, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the Kiefer family. May you be cradled by the love and support of your family and friends. God Bless.
Darcy Gray
September 21, 2016
Praying for your family. Keep your faith strong.
Melayna, Eva, and Blake. Quirin
September 21, 2016
Dear Kiefer Family,
I am sure is there are no words I could say to ease your pain. keeping your family in my prayers everyday. Your family is loved and supported by many people that you met over the years.
Coco Zhang-Miske
September 21, 2016
Dear Steve and the Kiefer family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered.
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Coco
The Riddle Family/CC
September 21, 2016
To The Kiefer Family -
Hearing the tragic loss of your son, Mitchel is absolutely heart breaking and unimaginable. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this very difficult time.
Bret & Karen Sauerwein
September 21, 2016
Steve, Paula and Family,
Karen and I are shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of your son, Mitchel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. Be sure to lean on your friends, family and faith during this time. You are not alone. God bless.
The Bayer Family
September 21, 2016
May you be surrounded by family and friends during this very difficult time. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Pierpaolo Antonioli
September 21, 2016
Steve, I cannot even imagine what you and your family are living durig these days. I want just to tell you that I am close to you and to your family with my heart and my prayers.
Pierpaolo
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