Debra Dragel Kilkenny, 54, Delavan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 15, 2010, due to a heart condition, while biking on the White River Trail near Elkhorn. She was born in Elkhorn on April 7, 1956, daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Svoboda) Dragel. She married Dan Kilkenny on Dec. 29, 1979, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Delavan. Debra was a Legal Assistant at Kilkenny Law Office in Delavan, as well as an Assistant Secretary Treasure for Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan. She loved the outdoors and the complexity and interconnections of nature. She enjoyed tent camping in all four seasons, hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, and biking. She was an expert at identifying birds and plants, and was always happy to share her knowledge. She was a member of the Audubon, the International Crane Foundation, and other natural organizations. She was a member of the St. Andrews Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Dan of Delavan; her son, Nicholas Kilkenny of Delavan; a sister, Kathy (Patrick) Maher of Delavan; her mother, Betty Dragel of Delavan; one niece and nephew, Molly and Zachary Maher; also many Kilkennys. She was preceded in death by her father, Nick. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH IN DELAVAN, with Fr. Jim Schuerman officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at MONROE FUNERAL HOME IN DELAVAN. Burial will be at the St. Andrews Cemetery in Delavan. Memorials may be made to the Walworth County Park Acquisition Fund or St. Andrews School. MONROE FUNERAL HOME, DELAVAN, is assisting the family. (Janesville Gazette May 18, 2010)
Debra Dragel Kilkenny, 54, Delavan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 15, 2010, due to a heart condition, while biking on the White River Trail near Elkhorn. She was born in Elkhorn on April 7, 1956, daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Svoboda) Dragel. She married Dan Kilkenny on Dec. 29, 1979, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Delavan. Debra was a Legal Assistant at Kilkenny Law Office in Delavan, as well as an Assistant Secretary Treasure for Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan. She loved the outdoors and the complexity and interconnections of nature. She enjoyed tent camping in all four seasons, hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, and biking. She was an expert at identifying birds and plants, and was always happy to share her knowledge. She was a member of the Audubon, the International Crane Foundation, and other natural organizations. She was a member of the St. Andrews Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Dan of Delavan; her son, Nicholas Kilkenny of Delavan; a sister, Kathy (Patrick) Maher of Delavan; her mother, Betty Dragel of Delavan; one niece and nephew, Molly and Zachary Maher; also many Kilkennys. She was preceded in death by her father, Nick. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 21, 2010, at ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH IN DELAVAN, with Fr. Jim Schuerman officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5 until 8 p.m. at MONROE FUNERAL HOME IN DELAVAN. Burial will be at the St. Andrews Cemetery in Delavan. Memorials may be made to the Walworth County Park Acquisition Fund or St. Andrews School. MONROE FUNERAL HOME, DELAVAN, is assisting the family. (Janesville Gazette May 18, 2010)
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