Marilyn Mae Kiefer Obituary

We bid farewell to Marilyn Mae Kiefer of Strongsville, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 12, 2025 at the age of 88. Marilyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Bagely and Anna Bagely; and her siblings, Madelyn Barca, David Mullin and Doris Keener.

She is survived by: her children, Karen Cooper, James Kiefer (Laura) and Laura Schmigel (Wayne); her grandchildren, Justin Cooper, Jason Cooper (Heidi), Heather Cooper, James Kiefer, Katherine Kiefer, Joseph Schmigel (Amanda), Brittany Schmigel and Kyle Schmigel; and her great grandchildren, Lauren Cooper, Hayley Cooper, Tyler Cooper, Colin Ransom, Juliette Schmigel and Isabella Schmigel.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Marilyn's memory to her church: Church of the Harvest 7430 W. 130th St. Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.