Barbara Jo Kilger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Jo Kilger Age 70, of Butternut, died on Saturday February 23, 2019 at Aspirus Pleasant View Nursing Home in Phillips. She was born on October 27, 1948 in Park Falls, the daughter of Joseph and Doris (Anderson) Seidl. She attended school at St. Anthony’s and then graduated from Lincoln High School in Park Falls before earning her Bachelor’s Degree in music. On May 6, 1972 she married Anton “Toby” Kilger in Park Falls. Barb taught music at St. Anthony’s School, taught piano at home, was a longtime choir director for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Butternut and was a Precious Blood Companion. She was a Black Belt in Pshi Kai Do Karate, was involved in both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, was a member of the Homemakers Club and worked for Northern State Bank in Butternut. She is survived by: Her husband Toby of Butternut (2)children: Nathan Kilger of Ashland Cally Jo (Kurt) Bucknell of Ironwood, MI Her grandson Finn Bucknell Her sister Cheryl Szymik of Park Falls Her brother Lawrence (Patricia) Seidl of Grand Junction, CO And nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and (2)brothers-in-law: Roger Szymik and Charlie Johnson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 2, 2019 at 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Butternut. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara and Deacon Bob Schienebeck will co-officiate. A visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 10:00am until the hour of the service. Interment will take place at a later date at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls. The Novitzke Funeral Home is assisting the family. www.novitzkefuneralhome.com

Barbara Jo Kilger

October 27, 1948 - February 23, 2019