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Malin Kilroy Obituary

Kilroy, Malin (nee Sonden), age 41, was born in Sweden, coming to the U.S. in 1989. Malin is survived by her devoted, loving husband Keith Charles Kilroy (KC), and her three wonderful, loving children, Casey Kilroy (19), Kevin Kilroy (17) and Tia Kilroy (4). Malin is also survived by her father Dr. Bo Sonden and his wife Dr. Kristina Billberg, her sisters Felicia Sonden and Maria Buhler, her brothers Eric Sonden, Gustav Sonden and Oskar Brennerfors; loving in-laws Bill, Avila, Brian, Michael and Christine; her adoring nieces and nephews Mary Kate, Daniel, Gina, Sean, Liam, Alexis, Katelyn, Ella and Alice; her dedicated and cherished friends Mindy Stoffel and Monica Skyttebol. Malin was preceded in death by her mother, Els-Marie Brennerfors and her two nieces Catherine and Cathleen. Malin served in the school nursing office in the Haines Middle School in St. Charles from 2002-2006. For nearly two years Malin fought a brave and difficult battle with pancreatic cancer, succumbing to the disease on January 28th. Visitation for Malin shall be held at Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles, 11160174 on Friday, February 4, from 4-8:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 5 at 2 P.M. at the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St Charles. Burial will be Private. In lieu of flowers please send donations in her name to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, Ca. 90266 (877)272.6226 WWW.PanCan.Org. Arrangements are being handled by Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles. For more information please call 630.584.0060 or www.yursfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 31, 2011.

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Anna Nordh

May 8, 2011

Dear Keith, Casey, Kevin and Tia,
My deepest condolences. I knew Malin in college. I learned of her death yesterday and it was a chock. We had no contact since 1989 and I didn't know of her illness.
Malin and I were very close at the age 16-19, however we lost contact when she moved to the States.
I have small children myself and cannot begin to understand what it must be like to lose one's spouse and mother to cancer like this.
Again. my deepest condolences.
To Malin: sov gott lilla Malin. Jag glömmer dig aldrig. Kram, Anna

Jaramillo Family

February 7, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Malin was a very special person and cherished by many.

Jeanette Swint

February 6, 2011

Dear Keith, Casey & Kevin, Not sure if the boys will remember us...it has been a while since we left the Aurora area. Your Mom was so special to us...we have such fun memories of our times together in the old neighborhood. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeanette & Dean , Nicolas, Andrew & Alison Swint

Mark Alexander

February 4, 2011

"I was very sad to hear the news, my thoughts are with you all at this very sad time."
My sincere condolences from Mark Alexander (England)

Jamie Love

February 3, 2011

K.C., Casey, Kevin and Tia,

There are no words to describe how saddened I am at losing Malin. I can not imagine how you are feeling. Her death is a horrific loss to everyone who knew and loved her. She was the kindest, sweetest person that I have ever known and I count myself lucky to call her family. She fought this battle with grace, determination and dignity and for those of us who knew her, we can only hope to one day have half the strength she has shown. My prayers and thoughts are with you daily. Though she left you way too soon, she is forever in your hearts and watching over you. Love you guys.

Daniel Smith

February 3, 2011

We have missed her since you moved from Aurora. Andy, Tim, and I enjoyed seeing her and the boys every week when we came to cut the grass. I miss her swedish accent and gentle speech. God bless you all and my prayers shall include celebrating her life.

Brian & Janet Rueb

February 1, 2011

Though we only knew her a short time,we were so saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

February 1, 2011

Till Casey, Kevin och Tia.
Er mamma var min bästa vän under mellanstadie och högstadie tiden. Jag minns henne som varm, rolig, lojal och en fantastisk vän.
Den senaste tiden har jag utan att veta hur det står till med er mamma haft henne i tankarna eftersom jag saknat henne. Beklagar verkligen sorgen, ni finns i mina tankar.

Katarina Pietruszka, Goteborg, Sweden

rachel lambert

January 31, 2011

KC,Casey,Keith and Tia we are so very sorry for your loss and you are in our hearts and prayers. Love Doug Rachel Zach and Zoey Lambert

January 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.

Beth, Steve, Sarah & Emma Oberle

Woodman

January 31, 2011

Keith, Casey, Kevin & Tia,

You are all in our prayers. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Terry, Karen Woodman and Family

Kathleen and Caroline Klehr

January 31, 2011

Malin was an example of all that is good in this world. She touched so many lives with her loving spirit and kind heart, and has left us too soon. She will be missed.

Jennifer Roppolo

January 31, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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