Journal Star
Peoria IL
2017-3-2


"Jack" Lloyd Kille PEORIA - Jack Kille, age 82, of Peoria passed away
Monday, February 27, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded
by his loving family. Jack was born in Peoria, IL, on May 14, 1934, to
James and Doris (Kepple) Kille. Jack was a Marine veteran, serving his
country from 1953-1956.His parents preceded him in death, as well as his
daughter, Maureen Ortagus; and his sister, Harriot Hudson. Surviving are his
beautiful wife, Sandra "Sandy" Kille, and they were married on January 24,
2001, in Weslaco, TX. Also surviving are his step-children that he loved as
his own: his step-son, David (Angela Merrick) Hislope of Mapleton, and his
step-daughters, Sheri Hislope of Dunlap and Cindy Hislope of Oregon; and his
sister, Margaret Naven of Peoria. Jack is also survived by 3 grandchildren,
2 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and his life-long friends,
Craig and Betty Day.Jack spent the last 17 winters at his second home with
his Weslaco, Texas, family. He enjoyed watching the cubs play and was even
able to watch this last fall when they won the World Series. He was an
avid fisherman and golfer that achieved 6 holes-in-one. He was a member
of the Peoria Elks Lodge #20 in Peoria, as well as the American Legion
Post 979.Visitation will be Friday, March 3, 2017, from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria, IL. Funeral services will be
Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at
Parkview Cemetery, with military honors.