Lorna Jean Kilian Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lorna Jean Kilian of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, departing on May 20, 2026 at the age of 99. Lorna leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lorna Jean Kilian to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Einar Pearson and Julia Pearson (Ode); her husband Thomas R. Kilian; her children, Anne and James Kilian; her brother Richard O. Pearson; her nephews, Allan and Chris Pearson; and her brother-in-law Austin Kilian.
She is survived by: her children, Peter Kilian (Tari) of Aberdeen, SD, Mary Gaul (Hans) of Rockenhausen and Susan Kilian of Sioux Falls; her grandchildren, Katherine Kilian, Thomas Gaul, Philipp Gaul and Anna Gaul; her great grandchild Fiona Gaul; her sister-in-law Hazel Pearson; her nephews, John Pearson, Eric Pearson and Michael Kilian; her niece Amy Brookman; and her daughters-in-law, Vicky Kilian and Tari Kilian.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Augustana College Center for Western Studies, First Lutheran Church Caring Ministries, or the Scholarship and Aid programs of Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons.
