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     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 Kincade was born circa 1872 at Indiana.¹ He was the son of William Harvey Kincade and Margaret McClintic. Aaron Kincade married Jessie Berry on 25 December 1896.¹

     Ann Elizia Kincade was born circa 1863 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Harvey Kincade and Margaret McClintic.

     Elizabeth Kincade was born circa 1865 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Harvey Kincade and Margaret McClintic. Elizabeth Kincade married John M. Smith on 27 February 1887 at Indiana.¹

     Elnora Kincade was born circa 1877 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Harvey Kincade and Margaret McClintic. Elnora Kincade married William D. Wright on 19 June 1897.¹

     Eva Alice Kincade was born on 19 February 1869 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Harvey Kincade and Margaret McClintic. Eva Alice Kincade married James Oates on 1 May 1889.¹ Eva Alice Kincade married Marion Davis on 8 June 1911.¹

     Ida Kincade was born circa 1875 at Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of William Harvey Kincade and Margaret McClintic. Ida Kincade married William Phebus on 9 January 1894.¹

     Thomas Kincade was born circa 1862.¹ He was the son of William Harvey Kincade and Margaret McClintic.

     William Harvey Kincade was born circa 1839.¹ He married Margaret McClintic, daughter of Esten McClintic and Mary Ruple, on 23 December 1860 at Indiana.¹ William Harvey Kincade died circa 1919 at Indiana.¹

     Betty Fern King was born on 6 February 1922 at Sunnyside, Yakima Co., Washington. She was the daughter of Elmer Earl King and Lillie Esther Mary Harn. Betty Fern King married Robert Lewis Hummel Sr. on 20 March 1942 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington. Betty Fern King died on 19 August 2007 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 85. She was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.

obit from online at Nelson Funeral Home:

BETTY FERN (KING) HUMMEL, a resident of Holiday Island, Arkansas and the mother of Rosalind Brizendine, was born February 6, 1922, in Sunnyside, Washington, a daughter of Elmer Earl and Lilly Ester (Harne) King. She departed this life Sunday, August 19, 2007, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the age of 85.

Mrs. Hummel was a member of the Holiday Island Community Church, Holiday Island Garden Club, Holiday Island Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and the American Legion in Oregon.

Mrs. Hummel is survived by three children, Robert Lewis Hummel Jr. of Grants Pass, Oregon, Rosalind Brizendine of Holiday Island, Arkansas, and Theodore John Hummel of Gresham, Oregon; one sister, Loretta Orr of Bremerton, Washington; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

On March 20, 1942 Mrs. Hummel was united in marriage with Robert Lewis Hummel who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, one sister and two brothers.

Memorial Services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 25, 2007 at Holiday Island Community Church with Reverend Allen Thrasher officiating. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made to Holiday Island Community Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

     Candella King is the daughter of Charles Bernard Perkins and Doretta J. King.

     Charles Arthur King also went by the name of Chip. He was born on 8 May 1949 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.¹ He married Debra Schneiter in 1970. Charles Arthur King and Debra Schneiter were divorced before 1982. Charles Arthur King married Billie Jo Santistevan, daughter of Alfredo Carlos Santistevan and Donna Rae Grubtill, on 2 August 1982 at Long Beach, Pacific Co., Washington.² Charles Arthur King died on 11 October 2011 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 62.¹ He was cremated ashes scattered at Sinks Canyon at Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming.¹

     Christian King is the son of Charles Arthur King and Debra Schneiter.