Laura Kilby Blaes Obituary
In loving memory of Laura Kilby Blaes of Waterloo, Illinois, who departed this world on March 26, 2025 at the age of 63. Laura leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Edward Thornton Harn; her aunt Anna Marie Harn; her grandparents, Harry, Mary Kilby (Riggio), Eden Earl and Kimmie Harn (Snuggs); her mother-in-law Patricia Tesdall; and her pets, Muffin and Spencer.
She is survived by: her mother Marilyn Kilby; her spouse Cynthia Tesdall; her in-laws, Duane Tesdall, Kathy Tesdall, Bruce Tesdall (Terri), Paul Tesdall (Gail), Charles Harn and Diane Moore; her sibling's children, Tony Atty, Zachary Harn, Travis James Tesdall, Travis John Bradley and Molly Johnson (Kenny); her great-niece Roselynn Tesdall; her caregivers, Jane Vogt and Kim Nardoni; and her pets, ButterBean and CJ. She is also survived by many cousins, friends.
Memorial contributions in honor of Laura may be made to Smithton Public Library District, Germantown Public Library District, Parkinson Voice Project (parkinsonvoiceproject.org), or Peace UCC Freedom School (peaceuccstl.org).
