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Ilah Jane Kilian

By T.J. Woodward

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  Ilah Jane Kilian, 95, of Wisconsin, formerly of Cowlesville, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018 in Menomonee Falls, WI. She was born on July 29, 1922 in Tonawanda to the late Reverend Robert A. Noble and Hattie (Redtmann) Noble. In addition to her parents, Ilah is predeceased by her husband; William E. Kilian and sister Edna Phelps.

Mrs. Kilian was a piano teacher, church organist, church secretary and a Sunday school teacher. She was a member of the Ladies Missionary Society. She loved tatting, crocheting, sewing, quilt making and gardening.

She is survived by her brother, Dr. Robert Noble of Dallas, TX.; children Roger (Carol) Kilian of New Hope, MN., Ronald (Susan) Kilian of Portage, MI., Ross (Donna) Kilian of Polk, PA., Eileen (Charles) Russell of Cherry Hill, NJ., Rodney (Cyndi) Kilian of Menomonee Falls, WI., and Marilyn (Jon) Rust of Samora Correia, Portugal; 15 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday March 16, 2018 from 6:00-8:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. There will be visitation from 10:00-11:00AM on Saturday March 17th prior to an 11:00AM Celebration of Life Service at the Cowlesville Baptist Church 798 Church Rd. Cowlesville, NY 14037. She will be laid to rest in Cowlesville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cowlesville Baptist Church at the address listed above or Shepherds College, 1805 15th Ave, Union Grove, WI 53182. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

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