Kyle Thomas Wilson, 49, of Burlington, died at 1:18 PM Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born July 7, 1965, in Burlington, he was the son of Garold Dean and Geraldine “Jeri” Elaine Mallonee Wilson. On May 21, 1988, he married Joani Link in Stronghurst, Il. They were later divorced.
Kyle had worked for Raider Precast, Doran and Ward Printing Co., General Electric, and The Hawkeye Group.
He was a 1984 graduate of West Burlington Arnold High School.
He was a member of The Union Church of LaHarpe and a volunteer firefighter for the LaHarpe Fire Protection District. He enjoyed woodworking, water skiing, mushroom hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Survivors include one son, Travis Wilson of La Harpe, IL; one daughter, Karisa Wilson of La Harpe, IL; his mother, Jeri Wilson of Burlington; two sisters, Kim (David) Bailey of Sperry, and Karen Wilson of West Burlington; three brothers, Kevin Wilson of Burlington, Kirk (Lisa) Wilson of Burlington, and Kent (Gisela) Wilson of Danville; three nephews, Ryan, Collin, and Connor; and two nieces, Samantha and Annika.
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Dwight.
Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mr. Wilson will be 10:00 AM Friday, June 19, 2015, at Thielen Funeral Home with Reverend Bruce Goettsche officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the community room at Thielen Funeral Home following the service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory following the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Great River Hospice House.
Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Kyle’s obituary at www.thielenfuneralhome.com.
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