Darlene Y. Kairis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Darlene Y. Kairis of Winneconne, Wisconsin, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 5, 2026 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Darlene Y. Kairis to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Roberts and Doris Roberts (Albertz) of Fond du Lac, WI; her husband Robert J. Kairis Sr.; her former husband William C. Miller of Peter's Lutheran Church; her sisters, Judy Ballwanz Kimpel and Diane Prahl; her siblings-in-law, Rose Roberts, Arthur Henning and Robert Cabler; her stepsons, James Kairis and Michael Kairis; her grandparents, Arnold, Flora Albertz (Martens), Thomas O. and Minnie Roberts (Teigert); her stepgrandfather Ed Heller; her godchildren, Charles Chase and Thomas Henning; and her sponsors, Milton Albertz and Lucille Hartman.
She is survived by: her siblings, Dennis Roberts (Alice) of Fond du Lac and Nancy Cabler of Surprise, AZ; her sister-in-law Shirley Boeder; her niece Dawn Koehler of Appleton; her granddaughter Naomi Zuberbier (Josh); her son William D. Miller (Mary) of Appleton; her grandchildren, Rebecca Hurley (Pat), William C. Miller (Brie), Christopher Miller and Sean Miller; her great grandchildren, Liam, Hughes, Winston and Monroe Miller; her daughter Julie Miller of North Fond; her grandson Adam Hill (April); her son Dustin Miller (Lori) of Chippewa Falls; her grandchildren, Nolan Miller, Avarie Miller and Collin Subera; her stepson Robert J. Jr. Kairis (Laura); her stepgrandchildren, Tara Long (Patrick), Beau Kairis (Carly), Austin Kairis (Deena) and Noah Kairis (Megan); her stepgreat-grandchildren, Wyatt, Levi, Lilah Long and Saveria Kairis; her stepdaughter-in-law Jeanne Kairis; her stepgranddaughter Kristina Denzin (Bryan); her stepgreat-granddaughter Raven Denzin; her godchildren, Heather Ballwanz Green, Jennifer Miller Giebel and Jim Hess; and her close friend Paul Schlender.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Winnebago Lutheran Academy.
