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1931
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2025
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Marilyn Kilian Obituary
She was born on September 22, 1931 in Hennepin County.
On June 28, 1951, Marilyn was joined in holy marriage to Marcellus N. Kilian. God blessed their marriage with seven children.
Marilyn belonged to The St. Michael Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards and taking trips with her cousins. Marilyn formed many good friendships with residents and staff at Engel Haus.
Survived by her children: Deborah (Greg) Dahlheimer, Denice (Richard) Petrowski, Kevin Kilian, Craig Kilian, Brenda (Duane) Eull, Bridget (Duane) Berning and Rebecca (Brad) Orn; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband "Celly" Kilian, her mother Irene Rush, her step dad Wally Eull and by a granddaughter Sekoya Kilian.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marilyn Kilian will be held on Thursday, August 28th at 11:00 A.M. at The St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael. Visitation at the church Thursday morning, August 28th beginning at 9:30 A.M. Interment Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Casket Bearers-grandsons: Luke Dahlheimer, Nick Dahlheimer, Jack Berning, Matthew Berning, Tyler Eull and Tommy Orn.
The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.
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Christine Williams
August 23, 2025
Debby, Denice, and all of Marilyn´s family, we are so sorry for your loss. God´s blessings to you as you move forward without your sweet mom. Sending our love and prayers.
Steve & Chris (Jaeb) Williams
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