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     Carol Frances Keys married Robert Francis McCarthy, son of Francis Edward McCarthy and Olga Louise Borchert, on 19 May 1961 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.

     Thomas Gray Kiakona was born on 19 March 1907 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii. He married Vivian Marguerite Havel, daughter of Edward Gregory Havel and Christina M. Aadral, on 14 March 1941 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii. Thomas Gray Kiakona and Vivian Marguerite Havel were divorced after 1952. Thomas Gray Kiakona died on 28 August 1966 at Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Hawaii, at age 59.

     Victor James Kidder was born on 2 July 1914 at Indiana.¹ He married Phyllis Eileen Kincaide, daughter of William Marion Kincaide and Inez Pearl Oller, in 1937. Victor James Kidder died on 25 February 1991 at Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 76.¹ He was buried at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹

     Alfred J. Kiefer was born circa 1938 at Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York. He married Donna Marie Parks, daughter of Douglas Norbert Parks and Audrey Ann Houser, in 1975 at Washington.

     Brandi Kiefer is the daughter of Alfred J. Kiefer and Donna Marie Parks.

     Vincent Grover Kightlinger was born on 20 August 1885 at Bradford, McKean Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He married Margaret Fulton Conwell, daughter of Nathaniel Ewing Conwell and Mary Jane Harn, on 31 July 1911 at Fayette Co., Pennsylvania. Vincent Grover Kightlinger died on 7 December 1961 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 76.¹ He was buried at Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Harry T. Kilby was born on 12 January 1914 at Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Illinois.¹ He married Mary Jo Riggio on 24 October 1935 at Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Illinois.² Harry T. Kilby died on 24 February 1991 at Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Illinois, at age 77.¹ He was buried at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Illinois.¹

     Kyle Kilby married Cayla Harn, daughter of Donald Gane Harn and Connie Sue Ingram.

     Laura Ann Kilby was born on 29 June 1961 at Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Thornton Harn and Marilyn Kilby. Laura Ann Kilby married Dale L. Blaes on 20 April 1996 at St. John's United Church of Christ, Smithton, St. Clair Co., Illinois. Laura Ann Kilby married Cynthia Tesdall.¹ Laura Ann Kilby died on 26 March 2025 at St. Louis, Missouri, at age 63.¹ She graduated circa 1979 at Murphysboro High School, Murphysboro, Jackson Co., Illinois.¹ Laura Ann Kilby was a Catholic.¹ In August 1996 Laura Ann Kilby was a Director of the public libraies in Smithton and Germantown, Illinois. She lived in October 1998 at O'Fallon, St. Clair Co., Illinois.

Laura Kilby Blaes
June 29, 1961 — March 26, 2025

Laura A. Kilby Blaes, 63, of Waterloo, IL died on March 26, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 29, 1961, in Bloomington, IL, daughter of Marilyn Kilby and Edward Harn.

Laura graduated from Murphysboro High School in Murphysboro, IL and continued her education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1983 with a degree in Library Science Education.

Laura retired from the Belleville Public Library in June 2021 after a 37-year career in several libraries in Southern Illinois, including serving as librarian at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo from 1984 to 1993. Her most gratifying achievements were her roles in the establishment of the public libraries in both Smithton and Germantown. Her greatest joy was “connecting people with information, one patron at a time.”

During her youth, Laura was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Murphysboro. She had also been active in the Teens Encounter Christ movement and the Newman Center at ISU, working closely with Campus Minister, Fr. Joe Kelly.

She is survived by her spouse, Cynthia Tesdall; mother, Marilyn Kilby formerly of Murphysboro; her best friend, Sr. Elaine Freund, ASC, of Waterloo; in-laws: Duane Tesdall, Kathy Tesdall, Bruce (Terri) Tesdall, Paul (Gail) Tesdall; half-siblings, Charles Harn and Diane Moore; nephews: Tony Atty, Zachary Harn, Travis James Tesdall, and Travis John Bradley; niece, Molly (Kenny) Johnson; great niece, Roselynn Tesdall; caregivers: Jane Vogt and Kim Nardoni; as well as many cousins, friends, library patrons, and her cats, ButterBean and CJ.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Thornton Harn; aunt, Anna Marie Harn; maternal grandparents, Harry and Mary (Riggio) Kilby; paternal grandparents, Eden Earl and Kimmie (Snuggs) Harn; mother-in-law, Patricia Tesdall; and her cats Muffin and Spencer, who brought her much joy over the years.

Memorial contributions in honor of Laura may be made to Smithton Public Library District, Germantown Public Library District, Parkinson Voice Project (parkinsonvoiceproject.org), or Peace UCC Freedom School (peaceuccstl.org).

Memorial Visitation:
9 AM to 12 PM Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, IL

Celebration of Life Mass:
12 PM Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, IL.

https://www.quernheimfuneralhome.com/obituaries/laura-blaes.¹


She graduated in 1983 at Illinois State University, Normal, McLean Co., Illinois, degree in Library Science Education.¹ Between 1984 and 1993 Laura Ann Kilby was a Librarian, at Gibault Catholic High School, Waterloo, Monroe Co., Illinois.¹ In June 1998 Laura Ann Kilby was a Librarian, at Lebanon Public Library, Lebanon, St. Clair Co., Illinois. She lived in July 2012 at Waterloo, Monroe Co., Illinois.²

     Marilyn Kilby is the daughter of Harry T. Kilby and Mary Jo Riggio.

     Richard Kilpatrick married Ann Marie Ahlstrom, daughter of Bert Tavelli Ahlstrom Sr. and Josephine Katheryn Legerski, on 23 November 1963 at Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming.¹

     Henry Kimball married Anna Mitchell on 1 November 1814.¹

     Annie Kimble was born circa 1878 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of James Edward Kimble and Susanna Robertson.

     Edna Kimble was born in 1887 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of James Edward Kimble and Susanna Robertson. Edna Kimble died in 1955.

     Emma Kimble was born circa 1880 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of James Edward Kimble and Susanna Robertson.

     Fannie Kimble was born in 1884 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. She was the daughter of James Edward Kimble and Susanna Robertson. Fannie Kimble died in 1934.

     James Edward Kimble was born on 6 December 1857 at Burlington Co., New Jersey. He married Susanna Robertson, daughter of James W. Robertson and Mary Ann Chord, on 6 November 1877.¹ James Edward Kimble died in 1887 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana. He died in 1887.

     Mary Kimble was the daughter of James Edward Kimble and Susanna Robertson.

     Mary Christie Kimble was born on 25 December 1905 at Greene Co., Pennsylvania. She married Frederick Harold Booth, son of George Bernard Booth and Ella May Harker. Mary Christie Kimble died on 3 March 1987 at Greene Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81. She was buried at Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville, Greene Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Ralph Kimble was born in 1881. He was the son of James Edward Kimble and Susanna Robertson. Ralph Kimble died in 1897.

     Mark Kimbrell married LuAnn Harn, daughter of Charles Harold Harn and Bonnie Jean Ellis.

     Eugene Albert Kimker was born on 17 August 1938 at St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri.¹ He married Elizabeth A. Harrison, daughter of James T. Harrison and Ruthene R. Roberts, on 15 November 1958 at Sullivan, Missouri. Eugene Albert Kimker married Delores Bell on 3 May 2009. Eugene Albert Kimker died on 14 September 2011 at Missouri at age 73.¹ He was buried at Wright Cemetery, Bourbon, Crawford Co., Missouri.¹

     Jeanette Kimker is the daughter of Eugene Albert Kimker and Elizabeth A. Harrison.

     Kevin Kimker is the son of Eugene Albert Kimker and Elizabeth A. Harrison.

     Stephen Kimker is the son of Eugene Albert Kimker and Elizabeth A. Harrison.

     Ray Kimmel married George H. Van Kirk, son of Eron Curry Van Kirk and Henrietta Purdy, on 14 February 1912 at Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

     Aaron Kincaide was born on 9 July 1872 at Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.¹ He was born circa 1872 at Indiana.² He was the son of William Harvey Kincaide and Margaret McClintic. Aaron Kincaide married Jessie G. Berry on 25 December 1896.² Aaron Kincaide died on 10 July 1952 at Atwood, Kosciusko Co., Indiana, at age 80.¹ He was buried at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.¹

     Ann Elizia Kincaide was born on 19 December 1863 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana.¹ She was born circa 1863 at Indiana.² She was the daughter of William Harvey Kincaide and Margaret McClintic. Ann Elizia Kincaide married Thomas Edward Kendle on 26 February 1887 at Kosciusko Co., Indiana. Ann Elizia Kincaide died on 23 December 1927 at Goshen, Elkhart Co., Indiana, at age 64.¹ She was buried at North Webster Cemetery, North Webster, Kosciusko Co., Indiana.¹ The cause of death was Diabetes Mellitus, secondary factor being Diabetic Coma.

     Bertha C. Kincaide was born on 25 October 1886.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Kincaide and Mary Etta Gordy. Bertha C. Kincaide married Harry B. Koher circa 1904. Bertha C. Kincaide died on 7 January 1964 at age 77.¹ She was buried at Rice Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹

     Dorothea Lucille Kincaide was born in 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Emory Emmet Kincaide and Sylvia Joy Teeple. Dorothea Lucille Kincaide married Fred J. Forbes in 1930. Dorothea Lucille Kincaide died in 1941.¹ She was buried at Prairie Street Cemetery, Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana.¹