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Fred Sillik Obituary
C. Fred Sillik, age 85, passed away on December 9, 2024.
He was born July 18, 1939, to the late Fredrick and Ruth (Stohlman) Sillik in Fort Calhoun, NE. Fred graduated from Blair High School and retired from Iowa Power.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Monica Sillik; son-in-law, Jim Latta; great-grandson, Silas Coats.
Fred is survived by his children, Fred Sillik, Jessann (Rick) Kellar, Patrick Sillik, Chris (Steve) Gorman, Ellen Coats, Jean Kelly, and Suzanne (Ty Melton) Latta; brother, Bill Sillik; best friend and partner, Nancy Needham; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, December 13, 2024. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hillcrest Hospice.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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