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Jill Lythgoe Obituary
Jill Ann Lythgoe, age 79, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 28, 2025 after a brief illness.
She was born April 27, 1946 in Superior, WI to Gerald F. and Marion F. McGill. Jill graduated from Cathedral High School in Superior, WI and St. Scholastica College in Duluth, MN. As a military wife, she spent years transplanting her family from base to base around the United States and Europe. She worked as a social worker, substitute teacher, and insurance agent. Jill was very active with the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Saint Vincent de Paul conference, assisting those in need and training volunteers.
Jill was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Gerald McGill; and her sister, Colleen Repaal.
Jill is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Delbert; their children, Jennifer (Al) Roos, Dana (Patrick) McGuirk, and Kenneth (David) Lythgoe; their seven grandchildren, Zach (Jacquelin) Roos, Justin (Alexis) Roos, Annica Roos, Brenna McGuirk, Mattie Roos, Sean McGuirk, and Devin McGuirk; and their three great-grandchildren, Linus, Otto, and Felix Roos.
Funeral details are forthcoming and are being handled by Daniels Family Funeral Services in Rio Rancho, NM.
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Michelle Nelson
September 11, 2025
It seems impossible that Aunt Jill is gone. She is such a wonderful person. I think of all of you daily and send prayers of love to all of you.
Anne Austin
September 11, 2025
My deep condolences to Jill´s husband, her children and all her family. I´m still in shock and can´t imagine what all of you are going through, the sadness you must feel. I met Jill about ten years ago when I joined Saint Vincent de Paul. She trained me as a home visitor and later on as a SVdP weekend coordinator. Jill was so devoted to SVdP and to the people in need. She was very compassionate and was such a kind and caring person. What always struck me during our meetings and our conversations was her true devotion to the poor, her common sense as she would answer our questions, her intelligence, her spirituality and love for God when she shared some prayers with us and I can´t forget her great sense of humor. She was a true friend and I shared some good conversations and great laughs with her and now I can´t believe that she´s gone. God must truly be pleased with all she did for everyone. As I´m sad over her loss, I want to remember the good memories and our laughs together. May God comfort her loved ones during this difficult time and Rest In Peace, Jill. You leave us a beautiful legacy.
Barb Resheske
September 9, 2025
Jill was a happy always upbeat and helpful classmate who was an inspiration and a great for role model. Classy, funny, and smart, she was a very special person. May she rest in peace knowing that she was loved and respected.
David J Heil
September 9, 2025
My Condolences to Del and the family. Jill is an outstanding example of service to those in need.
Mary Sundet
September 9, 2025
My deepest condolences to Del and family! Jill was a good friend and classmate. I will always carry with me wonderful memories of the fun times we shared. Blessings to you all!
Mary Ellen Ensworth
September 9, 2025
Wonderful person!
Condolences to her whole family
Michael John Conley
September 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
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