Marguerite Kilcoin, 94, of Sioux Falls, and formerly of Woonsocket, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Nov. 15 at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church in Woonsocket with Fr. Jim Friedrich officiating. A scripture service with rosary was Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.
Marguerite Lorraine Kilcoin was the seventh of eight children born July 17, 1922, in a farmhouse outside of Woonsocket to Nick and Magdalena Thill. She attended school in Woonsocket and Notre Dame Academy in Mitchell.
On June 6, 1945, she married Tom (Pips) Kilcoin and enjoyed almost 60 years of marriage and raising eight children in the Woonsocket area.
Marguerite was a devout Catholic who was very active in many different religious organizations at St. Wilfrid Catholic Church and throughout the diocese. For many years she was President of the Blue Army of Fatima dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was a true homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and had a home where family and friends were always welcomed. Her life was enriched in their home that was filled with music, dance and laughter. She especially enjoyed doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Linda) of Woonsocket, Kate (Don) Barnes, Tina (Joe) Arend, and Gina (Gregg) Hoffmann, all of Sioux Falls, Bill (Linda) of Hill City, and Sheri (Tom) Stiltz of Baltimore, Md.; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her two sons, James and Matthew; granddaughter, Andrea; and all of her siblings.