Janet R. Killian, 84, of Perryville, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at The Villas of Jackson in Jackson.
She was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Perryville to Elmer Lawrence and Rita Mary (Richardet) Zahner.
Janet and Kenneth Edward Killian were married on June 6, 1959, at St. Mary's of the Barrens Assumption Catholic Church in Perryville. He preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 2008.
Janet was secretary for the Miraculous Medal Association and tour guide at St. Mary's of the Barrens Catholic Church. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She did volunteer work for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and American Red Cross with their blood drives. Janet was a member of Ladies of Charity, and Ladies Sodality.
She was an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist for St. Vincent de Paul Parish. She retired from the Miraculous Medal Association after 26 years.
Survivors include three daughters and three sons, Kevin (Teresa) Killian of St. Charles; Keith (Johanna) Killian of Boerne, Tx.; Kathleen (Doyle) Burke of Perryville, Kent (Katie) Killian of Kirkwood; Kimberly (Paul) Burns of Wentzville; Karla (Rob) Smith of Troy; two sisters, her twin Jean Welker of Perryville, and Patricia (Robert) Crisera of San Francisco, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, Alexander (Serena) Killian, Courtney Killian, Austen (Kellylee) Killian, Francesca Killian, Lili Killian, Dustin Parsons, William Parsons, Clare Killian, Bridget Killian, Chad Killian, Andrew Burns, Danielle Burns, Jacob (Sarah) Lane; great-grandson, Roman Killian.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Kenneth Killian, and grandson Nathan Lane.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at the funeral home.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at St. Mary's of The Barrens Catholic Church in Perryville, with Rev. Gerald Blessing officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church or School.
Online condolences may be made atwww.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
