Obituary of Kathyren Lavghun Stilwell

Kathyren Lavghun Stilwell, 83, of Willow Springs, Missouri, died Friday, December 8, 2017, at the Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri.

Mrs. Stilwell, daughter of the late Proctor and Inez (Braschler) Miller, was born February 21, 1934, in Ripley County, Missouri, where she had spent the majority of her early years.  She was a military spouse and accompanied her husband on numerous domestic and international postings.  She also worked with her husband in various family businesses.  Kathyren enjoyed reading, painting, doing crossword puzzles, Senior Olympics and family get-togethers.

On December 28, 1953, she was married to Charles Stilwell who preceded her in death on September 12, 2012.

Surviving are 2 sons; John Stilwell of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Jim (Jane) Stilwell of Doniphan, Missouri; 1 daughter, Shirley Dintelman of Sullivan, Missouri; 8 grandchildren, Kristen (Bryan), Michael (Amber), Amy (Charles), Sara (Mook), Kathyren “Kate” (Daniel), Dakota, Kurt and Kristy (Kris); and 16 great-grandchildren, Kiersten, Brenna, Jack, Conner, Colt, Cooper, Blake, Charles III, Ina Mae, Lilia, Kristopher, Alexis, Kieran, Kayden, Laci and Kiersten.

Visitation will begin at noon Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan..  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brothers Danny Miller and Bob Featherston officiating.  Burial will be in the Doniphan City Cemetery.