Carbondale, Illinois
CARBONDALE -- Michael Kilian, 36, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.He was born March 18, 1975, in Park Ridge, to Stanly Kilian and Barbara (Fier) Kilian.He owned and operated Mike's Tree Service.He was the son of Stanley and Barb Kilian; loving partner to Christina Crooks; caregiver to...
Read MoreI just found out about Mike and I am so devastated. I have known him since he was in high school and worked at the day care with me. He would still come back to visit us whenever he was in town and we would laugh at all of his antics and escapades. He was one of a kind, sweet, fun, helpful, kind and full of enthusiasm. My heart is truly saddened. Rest in Peace dear friend~~
Donna Tolp
February 23, 2012 | Des Plaines, IL
Michael was my student in the Early Childhood program at SIU. He was bright, thoughtful, sensitive, and very creative in his planning for children's activities. I was glad that he kept in touch with me after he graduated. His death is a tremendous loss to all who knew him. May he rest in peace, and may those who loved him be comforted and consoled.
Susan Pearlman
January 26, 2012 | Carbondale, IL
Stan and Barb: My heart is heavy with sorrow for your great loss. May our LORD comfort and uphold you through your time of grief. You are in my heart and in my thoughts and my prayers.
Natalie
Peter Jr says to tell you the same for him.
January 22, 2012
Mike is one of the most unique people I have ever met and I will never forget him. Sending love and prayers to all who loved him.
Kimberly Wright
January 20, 2012 | IL
Michael dedicated tons of energy to helping Carbondale New School. After the May 8th windstorm a couple of years back, he brought his expertise and equipment to cleaning up fallen trees and limbs. He had numerous ideas to improve the place, masterminded the new swing-set and many other projects. Once he got started going in a certain direction he was unstoppable. He brought such wonderful enthusiasm to his work on behalf of the kids. I appreciated his honesty, sincerity, and directness. He...
Nathan Stucky
January 20, 2012 | Carbondale, IL
My prayers are with the Kilian Family.
-Roby Rajan
January 20, 2012 | IL
To the Kilian family, my prayers go out to you. Stay strong and remember God says when you go through deep waters and great trouble he will be with you. Jeanette Collins (Grainger).
Jeanette Collins
January 20, 2012 | Aurora, IL
Mike was one of my dearest friends. We all have funny stories about something crazy that happened while we were with Mike, but the thing I will remember most about him is all of the love that he had in his heart. He was one of the sweetest people I will ever know.
Kristin Floress
January 20, 2012 | Stevens Point, WI
He was my only friend. Rest in peace bro. -Chris
Chris W.
January 19, 2012 | Carbondale, IL