Lily-Miley-Obituary

Lily Ann Miley

Obituary

Miley, Lily Ann (Krahling) age 64, of Dayton, MN passed away on February 7, 2008 surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born in New Ulm, MN on August 19, 1943. Survived by Dean, her loving and dedicated husband of 42 years; sons, Keith (Jennifer) of Woodbury, Mark (Miny) of Willmar, Brian (Rene) of Otsego; and daughter, Penny (Brian) Lee of Willmar; proud grandchildren, Austin, Alexis, Bret, Josh, Tanner, Hannah, Grace, Grant and Lauren; sister, Imogene (Art) Hoff; brothers, Linus (Carol) Krahling and Doyle Krahling; brothers-in-law, David (Karen), Rod (Nancy), Jim (Bonnie) and Jerry (Alyce) Miley; many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Preceded in death by parents, George and Bernadine Krahling, sister, Ivalee and brother, Daryl. Lily graduated from Grove City High School in 1961. She was filled with such a deep kindness for everyone around her. Lily loved to spend hours sewing blankets for each of her grandchildren and many other children who adopted her as a second grandma. Family and friends of Lily are invited to gather at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 18380 Columbus Street, Dayton, MN (763) 428-2828 at 11 AM on Thursday, February 14th. Visitation with family one hour prior to service. Memorials preferred to HHH Cancer Center or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Dean & Family:
Condolences and sympathy are sent to you from the Brown children from Grove City;Annette, Leighton,Dennis & Bonnie. We were sorry to learn of Lily's death and pray that God will grant your family peace & comfort. All the wonderful memories of wife,mother & grandmother will remain alive in your hearts forever and they will help you through your healing process. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers.
Annette & Virgil Pehle
Leighton & Elaine...

Mileys,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lily was a force of nature! Her energy and spirit and laughter will be missed by all who knew her. She meant so much to our entire family. Our lives are richer for having known her and I consider myself lucky to have had Lily be such a presence in my childhood.

Brian and Rene,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. You have a very large family, which is especially good at a time like this. I have been remiss in not inquiring how your mom was doing lately, as I know she had been battling for a long time. Perhaps you can find some comfort in knowing she is now at peace. God bless all of you.
Bill Gardner

Lily and I knew each other since we were children. My memories of her as a child was the happy smile, the freckles (adorable) and neatly braided red hair. She and I rode the same school bus and later spent many good times together. Lily was a wonderful mother, her home was a haven for her children then later on her grandchildren. I'll miss her ready laugh and friendly smile. She will truly be missed by all of those who had the priviledge of knowing her.

On behalf of Frank and I we are so very sorry for your loss. It was good to see you today, Brian. Take care of yourself and all. God Bless, Marlene and Frank, too

Miley Family- Sincerest condolences on Lily's passing. I believe I was the boys' first babysitter when you lived in Fridley. "Mr. Miley" was my business education teacher at Columbia Heights High School. I graduated in 1974, so never met you, Penny. The years have passed, but I will always remember Lily's pretty red hair and gentle manner. God's peace. Deb (Gleason) Johnson

I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Miley, but her husband I sure did have the pleasure of knowing. Mr. Miley was my Teacher at Columbia Heights High School, and he was a very generous good man. I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Miley, I hope and pray for nothing but the best for her family. My best thoughts to this family headed by a great man.

Brian,
I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Your mom battled long and hard to defeat the cancer. I believe your mother is now a new bloom in God's Garden. May God's comfort, grace and peace embrace you and your family in the coming days.
You and your family are in my prayers.

Deepest condolences.