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Steve L. Kilian

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Steven L. Kilian, age 71,  husband of Janet of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in Oakland Cemetery.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

Visitation/Gathering
Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Service
Faith Lutheran Church
335 Main Street S
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery
805 Hwy 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
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Obituary

Steven Leo Kilian was born on January 8, 1948, in Winona, Minnesota. He was the son of Leo John and Emma Gertrude (Lang) Kilian. Steve was baptized as an infant in 1948 in Winona, Minnesota, and was confirmed as a youth in 1962, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota. He received his education in Mankato and was a graduate of the Mankato High School Class of 1966. Steve furthered his education at Mankato State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree on July 16, 1971.

On June 13, 1970, Steve was united in marriage to Janet Aune at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Mankato. This marriage was blessed with two children, Eric and Amy. Steve and Janet resided in Mankato until relocating to Hutchinson, Minnesota in July 1975. Steve and Janet shared 48 years of marriage.

Steve owned and operated Farmers Insurance, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was an active member of Masonic Lodge Temple 59, Crow River Shrine Club and Faith Lutheran Church. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.

Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing racquetball with friends. Steve always said his greatest joy in life was raising his children.

Steven passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 71 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Steve is survived by his:
Wife, Janet Kilian of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Eric Kilian and his spouse, Tara, of Hutchinson, MN,
                  Amy Kilian and her spouse, Sara, of Waconia, MN;
Grandchildren, Rowan, Brenna, Briley Kilian;
Sisters, Karen Slipy of Mankato, MN,
              Linda Groth and her spouse, Kenneth, of Roseville, MN;
Sister-In-Law, Patricia (Aune) Peasley of Hutchinson, MN;

Many other relatives and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his Parents, Leo and Emma Kilian; Sister, Marilyn Barnard and her spouse, Charles.

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  1. Mick and Roxanne Wigen says

    March 26, 2019 at 4:31 pm

    Janet, Eric and Amy,
    We were so saddened to hear about Steve’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you and your families. We know he will be dearly missed. May God’s peace and comfort surround you as you manage the difficult hours and days to come.

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  2. Bonnie Karl says

    March 27, 2019 at 7:48 am

    Janet and family,

    So sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  3. Jack Hogan says

    March 27, 2019 at 10:08 am

    We are thinking of your family. We are sorry for your loss.

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  4. Carla Smith says

    March 27, 2019 at 10:51 am

    My deepest sympathies to your family. I will certainly miss Steve’s smile and the humor he would share.

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  5. Ray and Jill Showalter says

    March 27, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Ray and I were shocked to hear of Steve’s passing. We have known him for many years. Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time.

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  6. Donna Gernand says

    March 27, 2019 at 8:13 pm

    Dear Janet, Eric and Amy,
    We were so sadden to hear of Steve’s passing, we are praying for
    all of you. Steve and Janet were such great friends when we lived
    in Hutchinson. You have our most sincere sympathy.
    Lynn and Donna Gernand

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  7. Linda Cox says

    March 28, 2019 at 9:25 am

    My sympathy on your loss. My prayers for comfort at this difficult time.

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  8. Alex & Connie Saloum says

    March 28, 2019 at 10:15 am

    Janet, Eric & Tara and family, Amy & Sara We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Our whole family is saddened as we remember Steve. He was such a kind man and friend. We have special memories from over the years. We send our prayers for peace and strength for all of you as you go through these difficult days. Imagine you are sharing lots of great memories with each other and family and friends. Thinking of you all. Friends, Alex, Connie and our family

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  9. Tasha Unkenholz says

    March 29, 2019 at 11:07 am

    So sorry for your loss! Prayers are being sent from Rapid City, SD. Thinking of all of you!
    Eric, Tasha, Elise and Collin

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  10. Brian Reckow says

    March 29, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    So sorry to hear of Steve`s passing I always enjoyed talking with him over the years whenever I saw him he was a very kind person
    it saddens me ! may God give you comfort

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  11. Karyn and Garth Heydt says

    March 31, 2019 at 11:50 am

    We are so sorry to hear that Steve passed away. Janet you and Steve were so kind to us when we first moved to Hutchinson in 1980. Was such a pleasure to has Steve as our insurance agent for all these years. He will be truly missed by many. Prayers and love to you, Eric and Amy from Garth, Karyn, Monty and Matthew.

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  12. Missy Kozitza Manderfeld says

    March 31, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    Hello Janet – I was sorry to read about Steve’s death in the Mankato Free Press. God’s strength to you and your family as you deal with this loss. Take care and be gentle with yourselves… grief is exhausting.
    Missy Kozitza Manderfeld

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  13. Bob Ringstrom says

    April 1, 2019 at 2:12 pm

    Losing a father; or any family member is so difficult for so many. It creates an emptiness that never goes away. And it can seem so unfair when it happens quickly with little expectation. I never personally knew Steve; but I share your anguish and pray for healing.
    Bob Ringstrom

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  14. Barbara Dolezal says

    April 3, 2019 at 11:14 am

    Janet, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Steve will forever be in our hearts and he will be missed by many people . My prayers for healing go out to you and the children.

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  15. Julie Hutchins says

    April 4, 2019 at 8:22 pm

    So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. May warm memories comfort you during this difficult time.

    God bless,
    The Hutchins family
    Nate, Julie, Gavin, and Griffin

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  16. Mollie Kidder says

    April 5, 2019 at 10:28 pm

    He was so kind and my parents (Dorothy and Larry Gram) thought so much of him. Our deepest sympathies.

    Reply

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