Judith Gail "Judy" Kilen, age 71, a longtime resident of Mountain Iron, died Friday, April 3, 2015 in her home, with her family by her side, in the compassionate care of the Essentia – St. Mary's East Range Hospice Team. Judy was born January 19, 1944 in International Falls, MN the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Larson) Olson and was a graduate of International Falls High School Class of 1962 and Cosmetology School.

She was employed as an assistant Manager and a kitchen/ interior designer for the Floor to Ceiling Store for 36 years. Judy was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and a very active member of the Mt. Iron Lions Club where she served as secretary, the mint fundraising coordinator, and was awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones Award. She was a volunteer for the meals on wheels program, the Women of Today where she garnered the honor of the Woman of the Year, was a nominee for the Athena Award from the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce, and was the sponsor of a child living in a third world country. Judy enjoyed reading and quilting; and was an avid hockey fan and loyal supporter of youth hockey. She was an involved parent and a devout gammy, cherishing time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her children: Kristine (Bob) Scott of North Las Vegas, NV, Kip (Debra) Kilen of Inver Grove Heights, and Chad Kilen of Mountain Iron; grandchildren: Michael, Amanda, Molly, Anders, Bjorn, Patrik, Zachary, and Noah; great-grandchildren: Noah, Giana, Sebastian, and Jaxson; siblings: Susan Olson of International Falls, Ruby June (Rodney) Simon of Cloquet, Peggy Leali of Texas, and Ted Olson of Williston, No. Dakota; aunt: Dorothy Palm; godchildren: Dr. Troy Couture and Mindi Pollard; nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends, including special friends: Chuck & Pat Cashman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Patricia Couture, Larry Olson, Tom Olson, Danny Olson, Grandma and Grandpa Larson, Grandma and Grandpa Olson, and a daughter in infancy.

A Gathering Time for Family and Friends will be held Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel; and will continue Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Memorial Mass in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Reverend Father Brandon Moravitz will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will take place in the Forest Hill Cemetery in International Falls at a later date.

Memorials are the preferred way to honor Judy's legacy and may be directed to Care Partners.

"Smile, God Loves You"

Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ,Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel
516 South First Street Virginia, MN 55792
Gathering Time for Family & Friends 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ,Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
306 Second Street South Virginia, MN 55792
Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m. ,Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
306 Second Street South Virginia, MN 55792
Inurnment Forest Hill Cemetery - IFalls
Memorial Drive International Falls, MN, Koochiching 56649