"I meet Kay when she was working at the Center for Effective Living. She was kind and caring to the clients and the staff at center. "
In loving memory of
Kay (Laufenburger) Jilk
August 14, 1957 - July 11, 2019
Kay (Laufenburger) Jilk, 61, of rural St. Charles died Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her home, surrounded by her family and under the loving care of her daughter, Sierra. Kay was born August 14, 1957 in Winona to Roger and Selma (Nisbit) Laufenburger. She was raised in Lewiston. Kay graduated from Lewiston High School and went on to receive a business degree from Rochester Vo-Tech. For the past 32 years she has worked as the office manager for The Center for Effective Living in Rochester. Kay has spent the past 32 years with her lifelong companion and husband, Pete Jilk. She enjoyed the outdoors, feeding birds, reading mystery novels, caring for her dogs and spending time with her family and friends. Kay also enjoyed her time working along side Pete with his lumber business.
Kay is survived by her husband Pete, a daughter Sierra (Michael) McIntyre of Rochester, two sons Trent (Megann) Doran of Mankato and Jake Jilk of Chatfield, three grandchildren; Traesyn, Daxen and Eagan, a brother Bruce Laufenburger, two sisters, Kelly (Doug) Trainor of Rochester and Dawn Laufenburger of Rochester and her dog Penny. She is also survived by Sister Therese Jilk and Chris Falkowski, who treated her like a sister. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Funeral Mass for Kay will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Elba with The Reverend James Callahan officiating. Burial will be in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the church. Please share a memory of Kay at her online guestbook and view her video tribute, when it becomes available, at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of St. Charles is assisting the family with arrangements.
Kays family would like to thank Mayo Clinic and Seasons Hospice for their care of Kay.
Tributes
"Kay will be missed she was very special person to my mother and to me thoughts and prayers to Kay and family "
"We were so sorry to hear of Kay?s passing. Dave and I have many great memories with her and our friends years ago. Our prayers go out to her family. Blessings to you all. Sally Gehring"
"I have been a client at the center for effective living for many years. Kay was the first person i talked to asshe was the one who answered thle phone. I can still hear her voice now. Shw was always willing to help with anything like answering my questions. I will mIss her. My deepest condolences during this difficult time."
"Dawn, Sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time."
"Dawn, Sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. Marlene Spencer "
"So sorry for your families loss, our prayers & thoughts are with you, Ron & Tressa Tews"
"Pete, our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Kay always had a smile every time we seen her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"So glad to have had the opportunity to catch up with Kay years ago. Her friendship meant a great deal to me. Heartfelt condolences to her family. Sondra Servais"
"I used to be a client at the Center for Effective Living, and Kay was always very friendly and helpful. I have had multiple family members who have been impacted by Cancer. I hate that it robs us of great people like Kay. She helped many people get the counseling they needed and helped make them comfortable while they waited for their appointments. My condolences to her family and friends as you cope with this terrible loss. "
"Sierra and Michael so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Cathy Binner"
"Pete, I was so sorry to hear this. You have my deepest sympathies. Sandy Pankratz"
"A bright shining candle was snuffed out this week. Cousin Kay was always a source of joy and delight for the cousins when we visited Lewiston and Grandma and grandpa, Rose and Ray for holidays and special events. To Kelly, Bruce and Dawn, and Kay's entire family, Lea Ann and I are praying for god's peace to surround and His strength to uphold you as you mourn your loss and rejoice at heaven;s gain! We love you as only Laufenburger Cousins can. Denny and Ruth & and Lea Ann and Gary. "
"So sorry to learn of Kay's passing. Difficult to believe someone so vibrant is gone! Love and prayers to Pete and the entire family. May your memories and your faith sustain you . With love, Marlow and Deb Mielke"
"Kay and I grew up next to each other. We shared many memories, playing with our Barbie dolls, going swimming at the pool, hanging out with each other, and growing up together. She will be missed by many. My sympathy goes to the family. Penny Kessler"
"Trent and Sierra, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was a great lady! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jena Miller "
"Heartfelt sympathies to Kay's family. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Ron & Jane Rusert"
"im so sry for your loss many years ago kay taught me to shoot pool she was a kind fun person"
"Deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time of Kay?s passing. Keep all those great memories tucked in your heart. Peace and strength. Tom and Joan Hager "
"I am so sorry to hear of Kay?s passing. Many prayers for peace and healing as you journey through your grief. Much love, Greg and Jodi Heim "
"Kay?s lockers in school were always within two or three from one another. It was alway great to see her smile to start the day and in between classes. And when something wasn?t going right her wit took over which brought the smile and a good laugh to everyone around. I will miss my long time classmate. Heartfelt prayers to her family, Alan & Vicki Matzke"