Murilyn Louise Kilmer, 86, passed away peacefully on Dec. 1, 2023, at the United Pioneer Home in Luck, Wisconsin.
"Micky" was born on Sept. 12, 1937. She was the first of two daughters born to Frederick and Hazel Springborn in Stillwater, Minnesota. After the marriage of Frederick Springborn to his second wife, Madeline, she was blessed with two more siblings, a brother and a sister. She attended and graduated from Stillwater High School.
She married Gerald Kilmer on June 25, 1957, in Long Beach, California, where Gerald was stationed in the Navy. After moving back to Minnesota/Wisconsin they were blessed with four children who grew up first in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and later moved to Frederic, Wisconsin, where they settled on a hobby farm near West Sweden. Micky was a homemaker for many years until her children were older, and then she worked at Northern Manufacturing in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, for more than 20 years.
Micky loved her family, most especially her grandchildren. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved to bake, sew and garden. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends, camping and playing cards. As a young mother she was a Sunday school teacher. She belonged to a Burnett County homemaker group for more than 30 years.
She is survived by her children, Robin Giller, Kris Zacco (Rob Nick) and Brett Kilmer; her seven grandchildren, Joel Giller, Chasta Giller, Jeremy Zacco, Heather Zacco, Ryley Fosberg and Elizabeth Kilmer; three honorary grandchildren, Brian Kolve, Steven Kolve and Chris Kolve; four great-grandchildren, Landyn Zacco, Alivia Morgan, Kaden Howard and Lilyana Norlander; her siblings, Mark Springborn (Nancy) and Jenise Springborn; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Micky was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Gerald; her son, Keith; her grandson, Mitchell; her sister, Sharon; and special friend, Robert Holm.
There will be a funeral service on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Frederic at 11 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior to the service. There will be a luncheon after the service followed by graveside burial.
Pallbearers are Brett Kilmer, Jeremy Zacco, Joel Giller, Drew Zobisch, Chris Kolve and Gilbert Berg.
You are invited to leave condolences, memories and photos at rowefh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Homes in Frederic, Wisconsin, 715-327-4475.
