Kayla Giefer, age 28 of Courtland died on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her home in Courtland.

A funeral service will be at 3pm on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Courtland with Pastor Wayne Bernau officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4-7pm on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH chapel and will continue from 2-3pm on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Courtland, prior to the service.

To leave an online condolence for her family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Kayla is survived by her parents, Darby and Shelly Giefer of Nicollet; brothers, Brandon (Sara) Giefer of Lafayette, Dusty (Lynne Schmid) Giefer of Courtland; nephews, Hunter and Beau Giefer; grandma, Sharon Johnson of Nicollet; pets, Molly and Orville; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, Stueber Family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ernie Johnson, DuWayne and Micky Giefer; fiancé, Tyrone Stueber; extra grandparents, Alvin and Marilyn Person.

Kayla Ann Giefer was born on January 13, 1995 in New Ulm to Darby and Shelly (Johnson) Giefer. She attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran school and graduated high school from Nicollet High school. Upon graduation, Kayla enrolled at Alexandria Technical and Community College, earning her degree in Law Enforcement. She worked as a correctional officer in Nicollet County and most recently was employed with Wakefield Pork and Earthworks. Kayla loved spending time in nature whether it was hunting, fishing, or time in the woods or at the lake. Many memories were made at the family cabin – fishing, bear baiting, bear hunting, deer hunting, teaching cousins and nephews how to clean fish, and lots of stories around the campfire. Kayla enjoyed playing softball at the Courtland ballpark. She was strong willed, independent and caring. Beginning in 2019, Kayla became a proud member of the Courtland Fire Department. Her family and friends meant the world to her and they will deeply miss her. Blessed be her memory.

Memorials preferred to Brown County Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program and 2B Continued.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text the suicide and crisis lifeline at 988.