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     Susan Elizabeth Spicer married Harlan Egbert Hillick, son of Francis Xavier Hillick and Sidney Virginia Brewer. Susan Elizabeth Spicer and Harlan Egbert Hillick were divorced.

     Betty Jane Spilman was born on 9 July 1949 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.¹ She was the daughter of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Betty Jane Spilman was baptized circa 1950 at Mantorville Congregational Church, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota. She married Gary Duane Thompson, son of Jim Thompson and Marion Aarsvold, on 2 August 1969 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Byron, Olmsted Co., Minnesota.¹ Betty Jane Spilman died on 16 December 2021 at Cottagewood Senior Communities, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 72.¹
     She graduated in 1967 at Kasson-Mantorville High School, Kasson, Minnesota.¹ Betty Jane Spilman also went by the name of Jane. Her married name was Thompson. SOURCE: Jane Thompson 7/1989. SOURCE: Doris Spilman 2/1991. Betty Jane Spilman was a Lutheran. She lived in August 2003 at 1000 1st Place NW, Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota. Betty Jane Spilman's email address gdthompson1340@hotmail.com in September 2008.


Betty Jane Thompson

Betty Jane Thompson, 72, of Kasson, MN passed away Thursday, December 16th at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester, MN. She was born July 9, 1949, in St. Paul, MN to Donald and Doris Spilman. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Mantorville, MN.

Growing up, Betty shared responsibilities with her 7 siblings working in their parents’ store. She graduated in 1967 from Kasson-Mantorville High School in Kasson, MN.

Betty married the love of her life, Gary Thompson, of Byron, MN on August 2, 1969. While Gary served in the military, they spent time in Wichita, KS as well as Victorville, CA before being discharged and moving back to the Kasson-Mantorville area.

Shortly after her retirement from Mayo Clinic in 2009, Gary and Betty moved to Breezy Point, MN where they spent 10 years before returning to the Kasson area. Betty enjoyed boating, fishing, snowmobiling, cooking & baking, playing cards, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her husband Gary Thompson; her children Chad Thompson (Michelle Junge), Jeremy (Mickel) Thompson, and Jodi Skurdahl (Travis Allen); her grandchildren Alexis, Payton, Chloe, Ryker, and Brody; and siblings Jeannie Bartel, Donald Spilman, Delores Brown, Donna Peterson, and Doris Tilbury. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Doris Spilman and brothers Daniel and Davey Spilman.

The Thompson family would like to extend their gratitude to Cottagewood Senior Community for their gracious care of Betty during her stay. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting contributions to them with a portion to be donated to Lewy Body Dementia research.

Please join us for a celebration of Betty’s life at the Dibble Funeral Home Chapel, 213 W. Main St., Kasson, MN on Thursday, December 23rd from 2:00pm- 6:00pm with time for sharing memories at 4:00pm.

Dibble Funeral Home & Cremation Services – Kasson is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.dibblefuneralhome.com.

Published December 18, 2021
https://www.postbulletin.com/obituaries/obits/betty-jane-thompson-61be0af596b0e675b87784df.¹

     Daniel George Spilman was born on 23 July 1952 at Mrs. Howe's Maternity Home, Dodge Center, Dodge Co., Minnesota. He was the son of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Daniel George Spilman married Jean E. Robb, daughter of Everett Robb and Carol (?), on 14 December 1974; SOURCE: Dan Spilman letter 9/1996. Daniel George Spilman and Jean E. Robb were divorced on 31 July 1990 at Olmsted Co., Minnesota. Daniel George Spilman married Kimberly Sue Kauffmann, daughter of Richard Kauffmann and Marilyn Jacobsen, on 23 June 1991 at Colorado; SOURCE: Dan Spilman letter 9/1996. Daniel George Spilman died on 3 October 1998 at Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota, at age 46. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota.¹
     Daniel George Spilman was a performed construction work and raced cars for several years. His Social Security Number was 468-60-8170 issued in Minnesota. He lived at 603 1st Ave., NW, Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota. SOURCE: Doris Spilman 2/1991. SOURCE: Doris Spilman letter 10/1991.

     Davey Harn Spilman was born on 30 June 1955 at Dodge Center, Dodge Co., Minnesota. He was the son of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Davey Harn Spilman died on 7 June 1972 at Rochester Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota, at age 16.¹ He was buried in June 1972 at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota.²
     The cause of death was chronic active hepatitis, ill for 4 years. Davey died while waiting for a liver transplant donor.¹ SOURCE: Doris Spilman.

     Delores Lynn Spilman is the daughter of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Delores Lynn Spilman married Stanley Arthur Brown in 1980 at Hinsdale, DuPage Co., Illinois.

     Donald Kenneth Spilman is the son of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Donald Kenneth Spilman married Barbara G. Dalton, daughter of Bill Dalton and Delores Miller, on 15 May 1965 at Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester, Olmsted Co., Minnesota.¹

     Donald Walter Spilman was born on 11 August 1917 at Jamestown, Stutsman Co., North Dakota. He was the son of Walter Scott Spilman and Marie Gail Davey. Donald Walter Spilman married Doris Alice Harn, daughter of Oscar Cecil Harn and Delta Ann Perkins, on 15 September 1940 at Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa.¹ Donald Walter Spilman was baptized circa 1950 at Mantorville Congregational Church, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota.² He died on 12 January 1998 at Dodge Center, Dodge Co., Minnesota, at age 80; Certificate Number:      1998-MN-000319. He was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota.³
     He lived in 1941 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Donald Walter Spilman was a barber. His Social Security Number was 502-10-7661 issued in ND before 1951. He lived in 1997 at Fairview Nursing Home, Dodge Center, Dodge Co., Minnesota.

     Donna Kaye Spilman is the daughter of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Donna Kaye Spilman married Jessie Andrew Fiorella, son of Andrew Joseph Fiorella and Jennie Salee, on 22 January 1966 at St. John's Church, Kasson, Dodge Co., Minnesota.² Donna Kaye Spilman and Jessie Andrew Fiorella were divorced on 15 March 1977 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Donna Kaye Spilman married David James Schak, son of Harry Schak and Helen (?), on 15 September 1984 at Chisago Co., Minnesota. Donna Kaye Spilman and David James Schak were divorced. Donna Kaye Spilman married Michael L. Peterson.³

     Doris Ann Spilman is the daughter of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Doris Ann Spilman married Richard Frederick Tilbury, son of Donald Elmer Tilbury and Joyce Frances Eberhart, on 25 March 1967 at Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota.² Doris Ann Spilman and Richard Frederick Tilbury were divorced.

     Jaime Rose Spilman is the daughter of Daniel George Spilman and Jean E. Robb. Jaime Rose Spilman married Jason Allen Putz on 31 October 2009 at Winona Co., Minnesota.

     Jean Marie Spilman is the daughter of Donald Walter Spilman and Doris Alice Harn. Jean Marie Spilman married Newton Ames Kennedy, son of Everett Kennedy and Elizabeth (?), on 26 June 1971 at 1st Congregational Church, Mantorville, Dodge Co., Minnesota.² Jean Marie Spilman and Newton Ames Kennedy were divorced in 1984. Jean Marie Spilman married Daniel Paul Bartel, son of Paul Emil Bartel and Dorothy Seykora Barrel Meek, on 15 September 1991 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.

     John Donald Spilman is the son of Donald Kenneth Spilman and Barbara G. Dalton. John Donald Spilman married Terrie Lehr on 19 June 1999 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.

     Kelly Danielle Spilman is the daughter of Daniel George Spilman and Kimberly Sue Kauffmann.¹

     Nicholas Richard Spilman is the son of Daniel George Spilman and Kimberly Sue Kauffmann.

     Shaun David Spilman is the son of Daniel George Spilman and Kimberly Sue Kauffmann.

     Stacy Marie Spilman is the daughter of Donald Kenneth Spilman and Barbara G. Dalton. Stacy Marie Spilman married Robert R. Yoder, son of Robert Walter Yoder and Mary Virginia Parisi.

     Walter Scott Spilman was born on 27 October 1888 at Missouri. He married Marie Gail Davey before 1917. Walter Scott Spilman died on 29 December 1945 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 57. He was buried at Kensal Cemetery, Kensal, Stutsman Co., North Dakota.¹

     Hiram Elijah Spilter was born on 14 January 1852 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹ He married Flora Ruple, daughter of Ammi Ruple and Margaret Slabaugh, on 15 April 1876 at Marshall Co., Indiana.² Hiram Elijah Spilter died on 15 April 1929 at Indiana at age 77.¹ He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana.¹
     SOURCE: Jim Coleman FHL film 1673524, item 14.

     Kimberly Spinks married Dale Ruple, son of Gene Ruple and Delois Reding, on 12 January 1980 at Concord, Cleburne Co., Arkansas.¹

     Jennifer Sponseller is the daughter of Michael Sponseller and Elizabeth Allman Brinkley.¹ Jennifer Sponseller married Chuncey Webster.¹

     Michael Sponseller married Elizabeth Allman Brinkley, daughter of Dr. George Ross Brinkley Jr. and Jean Tonkin.¹

     Michael Sponseller is the son of Michael Sponseller and Elizabeth Allman Brinkley.¹

     Amelia Sprague was born on 18 February 1815 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Captain Sprague and Rhoda Ladd. Amelia Sprague married Joseph Boston Jr. circa 1837 at Mt. Vernon, Kennebec Co., Maine.²
     Her married name was Boston. Amelia Sprague was also known as Betsey.^1,3 Her Ancestral File Number is Z2Z1-PV submitted in 1993 by Clifford Boyce.¹

     Jesse Sprague was born on 2 March 1818 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine. He was the son of Samuel Captain Sprague and Rhoda Ladd. Jesse Sprague died on 15 July 1868 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine, at age 50. He was buried circa 19 July 1868 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine.
     His Ancestral File Number is Z2Z2-RC.

     Joshua Sprague was born on 27 February 1812 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine. He was the son of Samuel Captain Sprague and Rhoda Ladd. Joshua Sprague died on 30 December 1885 at Le Sueur, Dodge Co., Minnesota, at age 73. He was buried on 3 January 1886 at Le Sueur, Dodge Co., Minnesota.
     His Ancestral File Number is Z2Z1-Q2.

     Mary Sprague was born on 3 November 1829 at Wayne Co., Ohio.² She married Reynolds Knox Lytle, son of Robert Lytle and Hannah Knox, on 17 May 1866 at Wayne Co., Ohio.¹ Mary Sprague died in 1874.¹ She died on 21 March 1875 at Delphos, Van Wert Co., Ohio, at age 45.² She was buried at Westside Cemetery, Delphos, Van Wert Co., Ohio.²
     As of 1866,her married name was Lytle.¹

     Rachel Sprague was born on 19 May 1820 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine. She was the daughter of Samuel Captain Sprague and Rhoda Ladd. Rachel Sprague died before 7 April 1837.
     Her Ancestral File Number is Z2Z1-J1.

     Samuel Captain Sprague was born on 2 February 1789 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine. He married Rhoda Ladd on 20 January 1811 at Avon, Franklin Co., Maine.
     His Ancestral File Number is Z2Z1-C5.

     Tammy Sprayberry married Daniel Thomas Harn, son of Paul Henry Harn Jr. and Dorothy Jean Fusaro, circa 1984.¹

     Bob Springer married Peggy Page, daughter of Clarence Raines Page and Grace Boston Perkins.¹