Dolores Joan Kirchheimer

Dolores Joan Kirchheimer, 87, of Berrien Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Hanson Hospice Center, Stevensville.

The family will be remembering her privately and she will be buried at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Dolores was born on April 1, 1938, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Bolt) Williams. Though born and lived in a small town, Dolores always wanted to live in a large city, the bigger the better. In her 20’s she moved to Chicago. When visiting an art gallery, she met her future husband, Richard Kirchheimer, of Kirchheimer Brothers Company which was started by his father, Joseph, and Uncle Sigmund. They were married on May 20, 1983 and he preceded her in death on November 5, 2005. She loved animals, rescuing strays and donating to organizations that helped them. She loved gardening, raising fruit and vegetables. She also loved art, Navajo rug weaving and Christmas music, playing it year ‘round. Dolores was very health conscious regarding her eating and did yoga every day for years. She and her husband traveled frequently. She was kind and generous, as was her husband. She missed her husband and when he died, a part of her died with him. She has joined Richard and the rest of her family that has passed in Heaven where there will be no more pain or suffering.

Survivors include her sister, Connie Williams; nieces: Julie Breidinger and Kelly Williams; nephews: Matthew Siel, Tommy, Jimmy, and Bobby Breidinger, and Tommy Williams; and her cousin, Helen Fandell.

Dolores was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Breidinger; and two brothers: Robert and Thomas Williams.

Arrangements are entrusted to Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman.