Obituary of Jean B. Dill

Jean B. Dill, 85 of Iowa City, died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Crestview Care Center in West Branch, Iowa. A Memorial Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City. Following the mass, there will be a time for “cake and coffee” for family and friends in the parish hall of the church. (Sunday parking ordinance will be in effect for the streets near the church) In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Jean B.(Kozik) Dill was born August 24, 1924, Ludlow, MA, the daughter of Michael and Mary Ann (Kurtyka) Kozik. She was raised in La Porte, IN where she graduated from La Porte High School, being elected to the National Honor Society. On June 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to Glen J. Dill in Crown Point, IN. The couple lived in La Porte until moving to Santa Fe, NM where they raised their family and resided for forty-four years. Five years ago they moved to Iowa City to live nearer to family members. Jean was a devoted wife and mother and was fiercely protective of her family. Her husband Glen credits her with all the successes he enjoyed in life – from beating heart disease, to managing their home and raising four wonderful children. Both Jean and Glen were committed to ensuring their children had opportunities for higher education that they did not have. Jean was extremely interested in politics, space, and loved doing crossword puzzles. She was a student of her Catholic faith and was devoted to the Pope and his teachings. She loved God’s earth – and was an avid gardener and made sure the birds had fresh water every morning. Her family includes her husband, Glen; their children, Douglas Dill (Christina) of Colorado Springs, CO, Rebecca Devor (Eric) of Iowa City, Julie Dill of Chatham, Ontario, Canada, Tim Dill (Gailanne) of Grinnell, IA; son-in-law, Christian Voelcker of Portland, OR; sister, Lottie Glanders of La Porte, IN; 7 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Jean Haymon and Josephine Pawlak; and a brother, Benjamin Kozik. Jean’s family would like to thank all the staff of Crestview Care Center in West Branch for their loving care and support of Jean, we will always cherish all that you did for her and our family! Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Jean’s family and her services.