Doris Kirkeby Obituary
The world bids farewell to Doris Kirkeby of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, departing on November 18, 2025 at the age of 89. Doris leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Doris Kirkeby to show support.
As Doris departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Doris may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Doris leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Smit and Carrie Smit (DeBelts); her siblings, Clarence and Bernice (Bunny); and her grandson Sergiu.
She is survived by: her husband Leland Kirkeby of Dell Rapids; and her children, Alan Kirkeby (Wilma) of Brandon, Lori Severson of Tea and Dean Kirkeby (Paula) of Sartell, MN. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
