Lavilla Schilling

Lavilla D. Schilling, age 97, of Colby, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Riplinger. The Rev. Jeff Siegel presided. Family and friends were welcomed from 9 a.m. until the time of service Saturday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby is entrusted with the arrangements. Lavilla was born on November 13, 1926, the daughter of Walter and Erna (Ehmke) Neitzel in Marshfield. She graduated from Colby High School. On September 15, 1948, Lavilla was united in marriage to Clarence Schilling at Peace Lutheran Church in the Town of Frankfort. He preceded her in death in 2003. Lavilla and Clarence farmed in the Town of Colby and Hull for 50 years. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Lavilla especially loved and cherished her family. Lavilla is survived by her three children: Ken (Rosie) Schilling of Edgar, Jerry (Coral) Schilling of Fond du Lac and Bonnie (Ron) Schmitt of Colby; seven grandchildren: Jason (Becky) Schilling, Brian (Leslie) Schilling, Shelly (Don) Demers, Kristi (Luke) Zarins, Katie (Travis) Severson, Ashley (Shaun) Burlingame and Marissa Schmitt; 20 great-grandchildren: Drew, Aidan, Aubrey, CC, Rylee, Jacob, Ben, Anna, Alexander, Abigail, Trinity, Talon, Zane, Isabelle, Justice, Avley, Aleah, Caden, Desarae and Jazalin; and one great-great-granddaughter, Amelia. She is further survived by her sister, Lois Gehrke of Colby; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence and her sister, Betty Soltow. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
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