Shorewood, Wisconsin
McKillip, James J. Age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at the Milwaukee Catholic Home due to linitis plastica (stomach cancer) and prostate cancer. Beloved husband of Irmgard (nee Laue). Loving father of Rita and the late Stuart . Preceded in death by his parents Daniel T. and Mary E. (nee Meylor) McKillip, sisters Sarah (Dolly) Shain, Irene Meehan, Rita Young, Elsie Monahan and brothers Andrew and Pat (Elijah). Brother-in-law to Wolfgang (Martha) Laue, Waltraut (Lothar) Bieschke and Ilse (Mamar) Messaoudi. He is survived by nieces, nephews and good friends. Born in Calamine, WI on July 21, 1919 on a farm, served in the US Army (WWII and Korean Wars) 30 years. Certified Dietary Manager for Morrisons for many years, as well as Dietary Supervisor for the Milwaukee Catholic Home (1984-1998). He will be remembered for his patience, helpfulness, gentleness, faith in God and love of his family. His family wishes to express appreciation for the wonderful care James received at the Milwaukee Catholic Home over the last 2 years. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for Masses to be offered for James at a Catholic church of your choice. Visitation will be at Feerick Funeral Home, Dec. 18 from 5 -8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 at St. Robert's, 4019 N. Farwell, Shorewood preceded by a visitation from 9-10 AM in the church. Interment will be private at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (Union Grove).
Dear Mrs. McKillip and Rita,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your husband/father. Mr. McKillip was blessed to have such loving and caring people in his life. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you both.
Sincerely,
Jim Morgan
Riverside University High School
December 23, 2012
I will always remember what a wonderful man he was. So compassionate, gentle and strong. I was always proud of his years of service to our country. He was a great uncle. We will miss him.
Jim Monahan
December 16, 2012 | Benton, WI
What a remember most is his smile. He and Grandma Elsie had the most beautiful, gentle smiles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Steve and Faye Zibell
December 15, 2012
Dear Mrs. McKillip & Rita,
My God Mercy be upon your Father James soul and my he rest in peace with the Lord. I will keep you all in my prayers
Fr. Glenn Fontana
December 15, 2012 | Lincoln, IL
I am envisioning Grandma Monahan being so happy to have her brother with her now in Heaven. Thoughts and prayers to Irmgard and Rita. May he rest in peace.
Diane Austin
December 15, 2012 | Cross Plains, WI
Dear Daddy,
You are the best dad in the whole world. Love, Rita
Rita McKillip
December 14, 2012 | Milwaukee, WI