Michael Kies

Michael B. Kies, 52, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, at his residence.

He was born Jan. 26, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, son of David J. and Vergie M. Eakins Kies. He and Gloria Jean Langston were married June 28, 1986, in Jackson.

He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Elks Lodge 639 and Eagles Aerie 3775 in Cape Girardeau. He was a reserve patrolman with Jackson Police Department and then worked with Proctor & Gamble. He was employed with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Ligget & Meyer Tobacco Company and Pinkerton Tobacco Company before retiring in 1989.

He was a 1969 graduate of Jackson High School and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Liana Pfohl of Hamilton, Ohio; his parents of Cape Girardeau; a brother, David J. Kies Jr. of Cape Girardeau; and two grandchildren.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., with an Elks Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Entombment will be in Memorial Park Mausoleum.