1955
Jean
2019
Jean Jilk
September 16, 1955 — July 28, 2019
Jean (McGrath) Jilk, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was born on September 16, 1955 in Hastings to Mathew and Virginia (Thome) McGrath. She attended Guardian Angels Catholic School, where she perfected her penmanship talent. After graduating from Hastings High School, Jean worked at the State Training School in Red Wing for several years and had her son, Dusty, who she adored, in 1988. She later accepted a position working at Prairie Island Nuclear Plant, where she made many dear friends, and unbeknownst to her worked for several years in the same building as the love of her life, Joe Jilk. The two were united in marriage on June 27, 2012 in Black Hills, South Dakota.
Jean had an affinity for horses, classic cars, jewelry, and fashion. She loved her dogs and enjoyed spending time at her cabin on Turtle Lake. She also loved to cook, work in her gardens, admire the birds, and shop online, but nothing brought her more joy than giving to others. Jean had fond memories of growing up on the farm and often said she had the best childhood ever. She will be remembered for her generosity and her fun, laidback demeanor.
She is survived by her loving son, Dusty and his fiancé Makayla; two grandchildren, Sophia and Sawyer, siblings, Cindy (Bruce) Manovich, Kevin (Roxann) McGrath, Joyce (Terry) Siepelmeyer, Tim (Cat) McGrath, and Terry (Brenda) McGrath; ten nieces and nephews; ten great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Virginia McGrath; sister, Teresa McGrath; and husband, Joe Jilk.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bellechester with Father Randal Kasel presiding. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Red Wing. In Jean's memory, please consider a donation to the River Bluff Humane Society. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN, 55066
221 Chester Ave.
Bellechester, MN, 55027
221 Chester Ave.
Bellechester, MN, 55027
Jean had an affinity for horses, classic cars, jewelry, and fashion. She loved her dogs and enjoyed spending time at her cabin on Turtle Lake. She also loved to cook, work in her gardens, admire the birds, and shop online, but nothing brought her more joy than giving to others. Jean had fond memories of growing up on the farm and often said she had the best childhood ever. She will be remembered for her generosity and her fun, laidback demeanor.
She is survived by her loving son, Dusty and his fiancé Makayla; two grandchildren, Sophia and Sawyer, siblings, Cindy (Bruce) Manovich, Kevin (Roxann) McGrath, Joyce (Terry) Siepelmeyer, Tim (Cat) McGrath, and Terry (Brenda) McGrath; ten nieces and nephews; ten great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Matt and Virginia McGrath; sister, Teresa McGrath; and husband, Joe Jilk.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Bellechester with Father Randal Kasel presiding. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Red Wing. In Jean's memory, please consider a donation to the River Bluff Humane Society. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Visitation
JUL 31. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CDT)
Bodelson Mahn Chapel - Mahn Family Funeral Home602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN, 55066
Visitation
AUG 1. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (cdt)
St. Mary Catholic Church221 Chester Ave.
Bellechester, MN, 55027
Mass of Christian Burial
AUG 1. 11:00 AM (CDT)
St. Mary Catholic Church221 Chester Ave.
Bellechester, MN, 55027
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