Lillian M. Kaczinski DeWitt, Iowa Obituary

Lillian M. Kaczinski

<p>Lillian Kaczinski, 74, of Grand Mound, Iowa, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton.</p> <p>Lillian was born May 27, 1947, to Jacob and Eva (Trenkamp) Knudsen in Clinton, Iowa. She graduated from Calamus High School in 1965, and furthered her education in accounting at A.I.C.&nbsp; Lillian was united in marriage to Kenneth Kaczinski on May 20, 1967, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lost Nation. The couple resided in Clinton County, settling in Grand Mound in 1983. Lillian raised three boys and was a homemaker. She later retired from the treasury department at Scott County in 2014.</p> <p>She was a member of Sts Philip and James Catholic Church in Grand Mound. Lillian enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and camping. She was very fond of butterflies and gardening outside around the house. Lillian really loved traveling to visit her many extended family members.</p> <p>She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 55 years, Ken; sons, Joel (Joan) of Eagle, Wisconsin, Jay of Grand Mound, and Ross of Grand Mound; grandchildren, Michael and Katelyn, and Morgan; sisters, Margaret (Ingwer) Feddersen, Lucille Chapman, and Sr. Edna Knudsen, B.V.M.; nieces and nephews.</p> <p>She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Sr. Marie Knudsen, B.V.M., and William (Mary) Knudsen, Henry (Betty) Knudsen, and brother-in-law Larry Chapman.</p> <p>The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeWitt, the Rev. Fr. Stephen Page officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.</p> <p>Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com</p>
May 27, 1947 - February 24, 202205/27/194702/24/2022
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Kelli Besst Meyer
March 3, 2022
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Nila Mason
February 28, 2022
I met Lillian when we were in kindergarten together. She was always a sweet, dear friend. Sending condolences and prayers to her family.
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Mary Cormier
February 28, 2022
Lil was a kind and pleasant person. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with her at Scott County. Condolences to Jay and the rest of the family.
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Marian Connell
February 27, 2022
I do remember the Knudsen family!!!! We go back to the years of Hughes Settlement Church days and then coming to Lost Nation church, too. Sister Edna and I had fun when the BVM sisters came to Lost Nation for our summer school. Precious memories of all. Bless you all,
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Ann (Feddersen) Lausen
February 27, 2022
Condolences to Lillians family. She was my best friend from kindergarten to 10th grade. I had moved away, had kept in touch for a while. Then life happened. We had a lot of fun and good memories together. Had stayed at each other houses and our mothers used to go with us... Continue Reading
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Amy Peterman
February 26, 2022
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Jennifer
February 26, 2022
Jay- Thinking of you and your family.
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Mary Kae (Denahy) Hintz
February 26, 2022
Lil, I can't believe you are gone so soon. We have known each other since childhood. We belonged to the same church in the country & I remember our parents visiting back & forth occasionally. Then you became a very loyal client up ntil I went & retired on you! Rest easy ... Continue Reading
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February 26, 2022
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Lori McAvinchey
February 26, 2022
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