Obituary of Josephine Kilwien

Josephine was born January 21, 1912 in Glendive, Montana to Gabriel and Rosa Ruff. She married Clemens Kilwien November 16, 1930 in Fromberg, Montana. They had 7 children, Vincent, Theresa, Helen, Gene, Roslee, Kathy, and Barbara. She started a foster home for Veterans in 1967, which she ran for 30 plus years before handing it down to her daughter. She is preceded in death by her husband Clemens and daughters Roslee, Kathy, and Helen. She is survived by her sons Vincent and Gene and daughters Theresa and Barbara, 17 grand children, and numerous great and great great grand children. She was also known as Aunt Josie by many people. Josephine enjoyed crocheting, baking, gardening, and going to horse shows. She enjoyed being surrounded by family. She dedicated the last 18 years of her life helping take care of her great grand daughter, Amber. Viewing at 1pm on Wednesday July 3rd, 2013 with the funeral service to begin at 2pm. Service to be held at Lane Memorial Gardens. Dinner to follow service at Barbara's house in Creswell. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Memorial Funeral Home.