Lilian Louise Kieffer

Our beloved daughter, Lilian "Lily" Louise Kieffer, age 1, entered heaven’s gates wrapped in endless love and light. In her short but beautiful time with us, Lily brought a spark of pure joy to every heart she touched. Her name, meaning pure and beautiful, perfectly captured the essence of who she was.

Lily had an admiring and adoring eye for her big sister, Mia Kieffer, whose every move brought her awe and delight. She wrapped herself around her mother's heart with a bond too deep for words and was a true Daddy’s girl, finding endless comfort and joy in her father's arms. Her days were full of laughter and play—her favorite moments spent climbing into the ball pit, climbing up the stairs eager for the chase looking back with a giggle, or riding around in her little red car with Mia, the two of them side by side in simple, perfect happiness.

Lily is survived by her devoted parents, Matt and Lizzie Kieffer, her proud and loving sister, Mia Kieffer, and her cherished grandparents, Jeffrey and Deborah Kieffer and Rex and Karla Degner. She is welcomed into heaven by her great-grandmother Sheila Kelly, her great-grandparents James and Rita Kieffer, her great-grandfather James Degner, and Larry Keenan, who now hold her safely in their arms.

Though her time with us was far too short, Lily’s light and spirit will remain with us forever—bright, pure, and full of love.

We love you, sweet Lily. You were perfect in every way.

A visitation for Lilian will be held from 6-8pm with a Rosary said at 7:30pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, Missouri.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10am on Wednesday, April 30th at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish, 14251 Nall Ave, Leawood, Kansas followed by lunch at St. Michael’s. Following lunch there will be an escorted procession to Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 83rd and Quivira Road, Lenexa, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in her memory to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School,14201 Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kansas 66223, please notate the memo as follows "Lilian Kieffer" or "Kieffer Memorial Gift". Memorial donations may be given online as well at: https://www.shelbygiving.com/App/Form/b1ba166a-70e6-49c2-a288-124c30c3f4dd When giving online please use the option named "Memorial Gift."