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Nancy Killian Obituary
She was born July 22, 1946, in Elgin, to Ray and Doris (Tracy) Ball. On Oct. 27, 1979, she married Barney Killian in Huntley.
She was a devoted health care worker for 32 years with the Sheltered Village in Woodstock. She was a member of the Huntley American Legion Auxiliary. She loved to spend time with family and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Shelly (John) Goers of Huntley; her son-in-law, Evelio Herrera of Huntley; her granddaughters, Jennifer (Craig) Pate of Algonquin, Sarah Herrera of Huntley and Kaylee Goers of Huntley; her brothers and sisters, Janet (Richard) Erath of Huntley, Dennis (Linda) Ball of Huntley, Connie (Joe) Huff of Hebron, Alan (Penny) Ball of Capron, Trudy (Tom) Jurs of Union, Terry (Margaret) Ball of Athens, Wis., Mark Ball of Joliet, Robert (Erin) Ball of Union and Scott (Lora) Ball of Union; her dear friend, Mandy Thomas of Anton, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Barney on May 5, 1984; her daughter, Kelly Jo Herrera on June 2, 2003; and her two sisters, Marlene Gentry and Rita Scott.
The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. It will continue from 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, until the 11 a.m. funeral service at the funeral home. The Rev. Lance Lackore will officiate. Burial will follow in Huntley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name to the charity of your choice.
For information, call the funeral home at 847-669-5111.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Killian
Janet Erath
February 6, 2011
Thinking of you Nancy--Love you--your sis Janet
January 30, 2011
Shelly and family
I just heard today that you lost your Mom, my dear cousin Nancy. It came as a great shock to us. Sorry we could not have offered our sympathy sooner. Just exchanged our Christmas cards with updates and she was so happy to be retired. I am filled with so many happy memories of her. I know she will be missed by many for her kindness and smile always. You are in our prayers.
Love, Bruce and Elaine Jensen Family
January 28, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you have many fond memories of Nancy as do I.
God bless you at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy,
Juanita Drafall Rottmann
(classmate)
January 19, 2011
Shelly
My heart goes out to you with much love,strength,hope,prayers and hugs.
Mom will truly be missed. She is in our hearts. I am so glad that she was in my path of Life.I will truly miss her.We know she is up there watching over us. May God give you and your family much Peace. I love you. Ruth Kunkel
Norma thomas
January 18, 2011
Shelly,
We are thinking of you all. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Nancy was a sweet lady and she will be missed dearly. Hold tight to those memories and smile along the way. May God bless you all. Bundles of love, Norma, Lil'Man & The Thomas Family
Penny Wilkerson
January 18, 2011
Shelly and Family, Sorry for the loss of your MOM. What a great women. Remember ever day her voice and love she gave you.
Ruth Bond
January 18, 2011
Shelly and family, Thinking of you with prayers, rember all the "smile times" you shared many. Ruth and Jim
Delores Evans
January 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
January 17, 2011
sorry for your lost.Nancy had sent me a christmas card as usual and i was getting ready to reply with a phone call.She will be deeply missed.Best to all of you, cousin Edith Keef
January 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family! Gary & Michele Harp
Lisa Wood
January 17, 2011
I am sorry about your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
January 17, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember her taking care of Dick's sister Kay at sheltered Village.
Rosalie Swanson
January 17, 2011
THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. JIM AND SANDY GREVE
Dawn Bauman
January 17, 2011
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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