Ruth "Darlene" Kizer

Ruth "Darlene" Kizer obituary, Litchfield, MI

Ruth "Darlene" Kizer

Ruth Kizer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home - Hillsdale on Jan. 7, 2026.
Ruth "Darlene" Kizer 98, of Waldron Michigan passed away at Tri-State Country Care in Hillsdale on January 7, 2026. Darlene was born on January 23, 1927 to Emerson and Marjorie (Mercer) Fiser in Pioneer, OH. She married DuWayne Kizer on July 15, 1942.
Darlene is survived by her son, Joe (Dottie) Kizer, sister, Audree Schmucker, her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her husband, DuWayne, son, Kenneth Kizer, her parents, brother and sister-in-law Jim and Elaine Fiser, sister and brother-in-law Mary Ellen and DeWayne "Dofey" Walkup and brother-in-law Ronald Schmucker.
The family would like to give special thanks to Toni Bump.
Per Darlene's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Arrangements are entrusted to the VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home. Memorials in honor of Darlene Kizer are suggested to the Waldron District Library or a charity of the donor's choice.
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