Jean Kilian
August 9, 1931 ~ October 30, 2007
Jean E. Kilian, 76, of Gettysburg, passed away, Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at her home surrounded by family.
Funeral services were held at 3:00p.m., Saturday, November 3 at the United Methodist Church in Gettysburg with Rev. Susan O’Connell presiding. Burial was in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2:00-5:00p.m. Friday, November 2 at the Luce Funeral Home in Gettysburg. A prayer service was held at 8:00p.m. Friday, November 2 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg.
Jean E. Kilian was born in Syracuse, Kansas on August 9, 1931 to Lawrence and Winetta (Rauhut) Tompkins. At age three, she moved to south central Kansas until 1947. Her family then moved to Gettysburg, SD. Jean graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1949 and then worked various jobs throughout her life.
Jean married Roy Kilian on November 18, 1951. To this union four children were born; daughter: Lynette Jean (1952), who died shortly after birth; sons: Gregory Roy (1954), Kevin Rex (1958) and Kelly Ryan (1965).
Jean and Roy spent most of their married life on the farm east of Gettysburg. In 1994 they retired and moved their home into Gettysburg. They spent over 15 years attending the South Dakota State Fair and ventured further on vacations to include Florida, California, Arizona and the Caribbean’s.
Jean is survived by three sons: Greg (Shelly) of Aberdeen, Kevin (Teresa) of Gettysburg and Kelly of Juneau, Alaska; six grandchildren: Kenny, Stephanie, Shana, Courtney, Samantha & Shelby Kilian; two great grandchildren: Amaya and Keyton; one uncle: Raymond (Monica) Rauhut of Coats, KS; sister-in-law: Darlene “Dode” Tompkins of Aberdeen and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy on November 14, 2002; parents; brother, Ross; and an infant daughter.
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Kelly and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerly,
Cindy Hegge
WE ARE SO SORRY. WE WERE SO GLAD THAT SHE COULD SEE US WHEN WE WERE AT THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE SHE WAS REALLY SICK THAT DAY. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
We want to let you all know that we will miss Aunt Jeanie very much. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Rick,Tina,and kids
My Aunt Jeanie was a little spitfire and I don’t know anybody that could keep up with her.
Greg, Kevin, and Kelly –
I am so sorry for your loss. I know she is very grateful for the way that you took care of her these last few months. There is no one like family.
Love, Tracy
To all of Jeannie’s dear family and friends– I wish so much I could be there with and for all of you like you were for us with Dad. I loved Jeannie so much and her strong spirit will always be with all of us. Remember the good times, the funny things that will make you laugh (and cry) and miss her too. Our arms are embracing each of you in a hug and shoulder to cry on. Take care of each other for I know that is what she would want you to do.
All our love and prayers. Julie,Don and Kayla
We were so saddened by the news of Aunt Jeannie’s passing but she is where she wanted to be, with Uncle Roy, Grandma & Dad.
We truly know how you are feeling. Look to the Lord for strength and comfort and He will give it to you.
The girls and I will see you on Friday.
Take care. We love you all!
Kathy, D.G., Nicki & Ali
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are all in my prayers.
Dani
Kevin and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely Nick,Rebecca,Austin,Leanne,Katelyn and Mandy Vanhorn