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.