Dana was born February 3, 1932, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of George and Rose Nader Raleeh. She married Kenneth William Kirbach on August 1, 1953, in Washington, D.C.; he preceded her in death on May 19, 2005.
Dana graduated from St. Martin High School in Detroit, MI. She and her husband were co-owners of Springfield Construction Company for twenty-two years and the Jefferson West Mini-Storage facility. Dana enjoyed exercising with her dear friend, Sue Owens. She was also a great cook and enjoyed being around her family.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Raleeh; and sisters, Ann Milton, Carema Kime, and Theresa Evola.
Dana is survived by her sons, Robert (Kaila) Kirbach and William Kirbach; daughter, Kathy (Scott) Elcher; grandchildren, Kyleigh Kirbach, Jenna Kirbach, Alexandria (Trey) Dhabalt, Marc Kirbach, and Paige (Earl) Greene; great-grandchildren, Hudson Greene, Lennon Dhabalt, Avion and Brinley Kirbach-Howell; sisters, Victoria Laux and Rose (Joseph) Pizzo; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 N. Amos Ave., Springfield, IL with Rev. Daniel J. Bergbower, celebrant.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.
