John A. Kilburg Obituary
The family announces the passing of John A. Kilburg of Bellevue, Iowa on June 24, 2026. John, born on December 23, 1936, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John A. Kilburg to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John H. Kilburg and Mary Kilburg (Weis); his spouse Sharel S. Schmidt; his parents-in-law, Arthur and Loretta Schmidt (Franzen); and his in-laws, Norman Kilburg (Darlene), Bernard "Red" Kutsch, Felix Moellers, Mary Reuter (Julius), Emma Schmidt (Bud), Bill Portz, Allan Schmidt, Ardo Schmidt and Lyle Schmidt.
He is survived by: his children, Paula Michel (Dale) of Springbrook, Sandy Kilburg of Moline, Brent Kilburg (Lynn) of Maquoketa, Shelly Kilburg of Maquoketa, Kristi Wagner (Joel) of Bellevue and Craig Kilburg (Amy) of Dubuque, Iowa; his grandchildren, Christopher Brown (Hannah), John Finch (Adam), Anne, Paul Kilburg, Justin, Jacob Henning (Hailey), Taylor McDermott (Tyler), Alyssa Wagner, Brayden and Kylie Kilburg; his siblings, Addie Kutsch, Elsie Moellers, Bill Kilburg (Karen), Wayne Kilburg (Lois) and Janice Portz; and his in-laws, Jan Schmidt, Pat Schmidt, Eldon Schmidt (Valerie) and Leon Schmidt (Deb). He is also survived by 2 great-grandchildren.
