Obituary: Siebring

Norma Siebring (Duffy-Pils Memorial Home)

Norma Siebring

COLFAX – Norma Maxine Siebring, 85, of Leroy, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the LeRoy Manor.

Her memorial service will be at 11:00 am Monday, January 7, 2019 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.  Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Norma was born on October 8, 1933 near Anchor, the daughter of Elza and Ethel (Baird) Powell.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sharon.  She is survived by a son, Brent (Christine) Siebring, of Bloomington and a grandson, Derek Siebring.

We thank the staff of LeRoy Manor for taking such good care of her in her final years.

Many remember Norma as their favorite waitress at the 76 Truck Stop in Bloomington.  In her retirement, she was an active resident of Wood Hill Towers who could often be found working on the grounds.  She was a sweet and loving person who will be missed here but she has gone to a far better place to be with her Father in Heaven. 

A guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com.

 

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