Arthur T. DeFord Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Arthur T. DeFord of Kenosha, Wisconsin, who passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Arthur may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Arthur touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis DeFord and Virginia DeFord (Tutlewski); his wife Teresa Fifarek; and his brothers, Louis and Allen.
He is survived by: his children, Scott DeFord (Jessica), Angela DeFord of Racine and Kevin DeFord (Heidi) of Kenosha; and his siblings, Lonnie DeFord of Kenosha and Bonnie McClay. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
