Jean M. Kilhof

Jean M. (Richard) Kilhof, 87, of Wexford, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Joseph, and we rejoice for their reunion. She is survived by her loving children, JoAnn Luster (Bob Kish), Jim Kilhof, Deb Costamagna (Jim), Joseph Kilhof (Mary), Mimi Bauer (John), Laurie Lansberry and Amy Bateman (Bob). She will also be missed greatly by her grandchildren, Andy and Matt Luster, Joe and Christopher Kilhof, Justin and Joel Costamagna, Mark, Shaunna and Alayne Lansberry, Kelly, Erika and April Bauer, and Bobby, Mallory and Spencer Bateman, and their respective partners; and by her great-granddaughters, Kaydence and Kali Kilhof and Sophia and Lotus Luster. Jean was a founding member of the Mothers Plus Five and the St. Alexis Over 50 Club, and a member of the Marian Guild. Jean was also an avid swimmer. She was a lifeguard at Club Julian and taught all of her grandchildren to swim. She gave many years of service through her volunteer work for Together for Retarded Youth (TRY) and visited children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation as Giggles the Clown.
Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at GEORGE A. THOMA FUNERAL HOME INC., 10418 Perry Highway, Wexford. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Alexis Church, Wexford.