Kay Hildred Obituary
We announce the death of Kay Hildred of Jerseyville, Illinois, who passed away on July 29, 2026, at the age of 70. Kay will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kay Hildred to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Hildred and Esther Hildred (Kessler); her stepfather William "Bill" Gowin; and her brothers, Russell "Russ" Gowin and Clayton Hildred.
She is survived by: her husband Gabriel "Gabe" DiFrancisco of Jerseyville; her children, Kristen Heaton of Lynnville, Elizabeth Freand of Jerseyville, Katherine Schmidt of Roseburg, William Weible of Columbia and Krystal Wooldridge of Eldred; and her siblings, Robin Frank of Jerseyville, Clark Hildred (LoriAnn) of Roodhouse, Scherry Spangler of Ballwin, Anessa Kriston of Champaign and Nancy Sullivan (Scott) of Bethalto. She is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.
