JOHNSON – Leatrice Eileen (Clark) Kilian, 96, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at the Stanton County Hospital.
She was born August 14,1928 in Moulton Iowa, to Artie and Myrtle (Severs) Clark.
She married James (Jim) Kilian Oct. 7, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1998.
She graduated from Iola High School at the age of 16 and then attended and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in education.
She began her career teaching home economics in Hill City and ending her career in 1988 teaching elementary school in Big Bow. She valued education and instilled this in her three children and many students she taught over the years.
She was an avid reader and seamstress.
She enjoyed bridge and played with the same bridge club for many years.
She loved to play Phase 10, Pitch and Chicken Foot.
She was a member of UMW, The Rebeccas, Futorum Club and VFW Auxiliary.
She was a member of the Johnson First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include children: Jim and wife, Jean Kilian, Tyngsborough, Mass., Susan and husband, Gary Ellsaesser, Hugoton, and Robert, Bridger, Mont.; grandchildren, Alyx Ellsaesser and Connor Kilian; and many nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Sugar Clark; sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Chuck Frodsham; and brother and sister-in-law, Cliff and Marge Clark.
• Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Johnson, with Reverend Jacques Kambol and Pastor Mary Courtney presiding.
Memorials are suggested to the Memorial Living Center in Johnson City, KS or the charity of their choice in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
