Dolores Alvera Kingsley, age 84, passed away in her daughter’s home in the arms of her loving family on Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Born in Kenosha, WI on January 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Tony and Mary (Ruffolo) DeLuca. She was a graduate of Bradford High School.
Dolores started her career in the 1950’s at Morrisons Children’s Clothing Store in the heart of downtown Kenosha, WI. Customer service was her specialty. Everyone she dressed left the store in style.
She is survived by her cherished children, Brenda (Jim) Lois, Krissy (Lex) Molinaro, Michael (Paula) Kingsley, Daniel (Jenny) Kingsley, Matthew (Debbie) Kingsley and Megan (Chris) Kaeppler; her adored grandchildren, Alex (Alyssa) Lois, Braxton Molinaro, Dexter (Shannon) Molinaro, Taylor, Lyndsey, Brandon, Alex and Andrew Kinglsey, Maddie and Quinn Kaeppler; her adored great grandchildren, Harrison and Saoirse Lois; her loved sisters, Darlene (Jim) Markowski and Rebecca (Mark) Anderson; her adored niece, Lisa (Rob) Baker; her loved nephews, Trevor and Brendan Anderson; her loving great nieces, Sara Eklund and Rosie and loving great nephew, Eric Paz. her lifelong best friend, Mary Ann Coates-Zeyen and her four-legged loving companion, Livie.
In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Carly Lois; her former husbands, Bruce Orlin and Owen Kingsley and her friend, Jim Morrison.
Dolores was a wonderful mother who was cherished and adored by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. Her gift was loving people. She made everyone feel special, we all lost our biggest fan.
A heartfelt thanks to Hospice Alliance for their loving care and guidance.
Memorial services will be held privately at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be sent to Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 https://www.hospicealliance.org in honor of Dolores Kingsley.
