Kathryn Jane Tilton
Born: July 25th, 1922
Died: March 14th, 2011
Obituary
Kathryn Jane Tilton, 88, of West Burlington, died at 11:15 AM Monday, March 14, 2011, at the Blair House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Burlington.
Born July 25, 1922, in LaHarpe, IL, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Laura Catherine Berlet Tilton.
She graduated in 1941 from LaHarpe High School.
Kathryn was employed for 16 years with the Des Moines County Auditor in Burlington. She retired in 1992 as first deputy. She moved to LaHarpe to be near her family. While living in LaHarpe she was a member of the Union Church and was quite active. She belonged to the Kum-Join-Us Class, serving as chairperson for four years, and handquilted at the church. She moved to West Burlington in 2005.
Survivors include one sister, Darlene (Richard) Breuer of Burlington. She did not have any children, but was blessed with and enjoyed her many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and three sisters.
As per Kathryn's request cremation has been accorded.
There will be no visitation.
The Graveside Committal Service and Inurnment for Kathryn will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 1, 2011 at Aspen Grove Cemetery with Reverend Dean Graber officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.
The Hass-Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.