Lois C. McKillip, 87, of Atalissa, passed away on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at her home.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25 at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 25 at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Overman Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Atalissa Fire Department. Online condolences can be left at www.wittichfuneralhome.com.
Lois Carole was born on Feb. 5, 1931 in Lone Tree, the daughter of George and Alma (Holst) Reiland. She married Ernest Eugene “Jake” McKillip on Dec. 17, 1946 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death in 1968.
Lois retired from Oral B after over 30 years. She was a member of Trinity Church in Moscow, an active member of Ladies of the Moose Lodge #388 and Royal Neighbors.
She enjoyed working in her yard and gardening. She loved dancing, having lunch with her friends and her grandchildren. She made delicious desserts, especially her apple pie.
Lois is survived by her sons: Dennis McKillip and Dale McKillip and wife Penny, both of Atalissa; four grandchildren: Jennifer Rodgers and husband Mike, Brian McKillip and wife Janeen, Michael McKillip and Jason McKillip; eight great-grandchildren: Caitlyn, Avery, Cole, Trinity, Kyle, Kale, Rosemary and Addyson; one brother, Robert Reiland of Durant; and one sister, Maryella Davis of Altoona.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son Daryl in 2003 and one sister, Cecelia Hagen.
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