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Helen Killian Obituary

KILLIAN Helen "Kay" Helen "Kay" Killian, 75, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2009, in her home. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 21, 1933, to Edward and Luella (Lemerand) Steele. Kay was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Frank, and camping with the Redi Campers for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Oregon and a member of the Gold Star Mothers. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Frank J.; daughters, Susan (Ray) Ricks of Ft. Myers, FL, Mary Kay (Tony) Garcia and Lee Ann (Bob) Henning; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and a nephew. Kay was preceded in death by her parents; son, David Edward Killian and brother, Donald Steele. Family and friends may visit at the Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road on Sunday, January 18, 2009, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Oregon, 5157 Seaman Road, Oregon, OH on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in Kay's memory can be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. www.egglestonmeinert.com

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Published by The Blade from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2009.

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sue ricks

January 27, 2009

I would like to thank every one for honoring my mother Kay Killian, I woul also like to contact my cousin Mary Ann Jagodzinski...any relation to Jim who was to Marti? Call me (239) 464-1931- cousin Sue

Terry Martinez-plodzik

January 23, 2009

lLeeAnn, MaryKay........
I am truely sorry to hear about your moms passing and the sorrow you must be feeling at this time.
Leeann I was sitting back thinking of the things we did at Franklin School when we were kids and how sweet and firm your mom was. (as I sit here smiling) We were something else.
Leeann I pray for your family in this time for stength and understanding.
May God bless you all in everything you do.
Love & Respect
Terry Martinez-Plodzik

Mary Ann Jagodzinski

January 19, 2009

Hello Sue and family - I was so sorry to see that Kay had passed away. I have great memories of your family. May God Bless you all with peace and love at this difficult time - Love - Mary Ann Lemerand Jagodzinski

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Pinkelman

January 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers with Frank and the family. She is at peace now after the long road traveled.
We have many good memories of camping with Kay. She will be missed.

Linda Jones

January 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Margaret Garcia

January 17, 2009

Mary Kay and Family

I'm very sorry for your loss. I know it has been a long process for you and I just want you all to know that your in my prayers. We all know that Kay is in a better and place and back with her son. Please also take comfort in knowing that she is not suffering and is with the Lord. I love you all.

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