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Kay Lillich Obituary

Lillich, Kay Paske

Kay P. Lillich age 71 of Beavercreek, OH, passed away on April 15, 2024. She was married to her love, Michael Lillich, for nearly 30 years. Kay had a passion for helping people. She received an MS in Counseling at Wright State University where she became an Academic Advisor and met her husband. To continue heiping peopie, Kay wanted to become a Holistic Health Practitioner when she retired. She was a certified Yoga instructor, Reiki Master and Reflexologist. For fun, Kay loved crafting, making many custom cards and scrapbooks. One of her favorite places to vacation was the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts. She enjoyed motorcycle trips with her husband including the Blue Ridge Parkway. In 2021 she returned to creating poetry that she had a passion for when she was young. She created her poetry on Twitter in a poetry group that includes published writers who suggested she publish her work. In 2023 she wondered if her poetry would be her final contribution to the world. Kay was proceeded in death by her mother, Evelyn, father, Edward and brother, Todd, who died at birth. Kay is survived by her loving husband Michael, loved cousins in the United States and recently discovered to the family, cousins in France. Kay will be laid to rest at Dayton National Cemetery on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 9am at a site reserved for Michael and Kay and where her mother and father are also laid to rest. Kay spent her final days at the Ohio's Hospice of Dayton Hospice House which excelled in care and compassion. Please make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers to this worthy not-for-profit organization.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Apr. 18 to Apr. 21, 2024.

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Nancy Alvey

May 19, 2024

What sad news! I regret I never met Kay in person. We connected through a mutual interest in genealogy and the discovery of shared DNA and corresponded via email for 3+ years. I will miss Kay's insights, humor and comments very much. She was an inspiring and caring person. May she rest in peace.

Wright State Retirees

May 14, 2024

The Wright State University Retirees Association extends our condolences to the family and friends of Kay Lillich. We also wish to acknowledge her years of service to our university.

Jennifer Pumphrey

April 22, 2024

I have fond memories of Kay from our time working together at WSU. She was a caring and supportive advisor to her students and a true friend to her colleagues. Kay was a gentle soul and I´m grateful to have known her. May her memory be a blessing to all who loved her.

John Baker

April 21, 2024

Sorry to hear about your wife, Mike. It been over 30 years since we´ve spoken. You were working at DP&L and I worked at IBM. I hope you are well.

Cheryl Hudson

April 20, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Steve Cyester

April 20, 2024

Kay was such a great person with such a huge encompassing heart and a tru practitioner of lovingkindness. She was a good friend back in the seventies and she was very helpful to me as a friend. Her husband is a a fortunate man indeed to be with her for so long. My condolences to Michael and family....the world has lost a very bright light.

Maggie

April 18, 2024

I will always treasure my long friendship with Kay. I miss her very much.

Dr. Kathy Platoni

April 18, 2024

I am devastated to hear of Kay's passing. She was such a gentle and loving soul. Sending deepest sympathies and condolences to Mike and Kay's family.

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