Mary Ellen Kiefer, 80, Columbia City, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, surrounded by her family and caring staff at Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw.

Born March 25, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of James William and Patricia (Strakalaitis) Dunn.

Survivors include her children, Jim (Diane) Triumph, Nancy Triumph, Michael (Naomi) Triumph and Joseph Triumph; stepdaughters Dawn (John) Fay and Lise (Thom) Farmer; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home is handling arrangements.