Lucille Kies

Lucille H. Kies, 97, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, March 30, 2026.  Lucille was born on March 12, 1929, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Gratz) Voigts.

Lucille graduated from Belmont High School, in 1946. She was united in marriage to John “Elton” Kies on January 4, 1950, at Peace Lutheran Church, Belmont, Wisconsin.  Lucille and Elton farmed south of Platteville for many years.  Lucille later went to Southwest Tech, Fennimore, and became a CNA, which she did for a short time.  For many years she did housekeeping for many families in the area.

She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed her time with the quilting gild.  While raising her family, she was active in Blockhouse Builders 4-H, for many years.  She enjoyed baking, especially cookies, for family and friends. Lucille was an avid gardener and in her later years took great pride in raising many varieties of Iris’s.

Lucille is survived by her four children, Rita (Dennis) Noble, David (Susan) Kies, Zeena (David) Engelke, and Jean (Lew Wasserman) Kies; 9 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton, grandchildren, Kelly Kies and Dena Diebert, her parents, sisters, Irma Schambow, Velma Masbruch and Lorene Klinge, her brothers, Arnold and Guerdon Voigts.

Funeral services celebrating Lucille’s life will be at Noon, Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville.  Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

The family would like to THANK  Dr. Carr and the staff of Southwest Health for their wonderful care, as well as the compassionate staff of Sienna Crest Assisted Living.