Hilary H. See's Obituary
Decatur – Hilary H. See, 89, of Waconia, MN, formerly of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 in Waconia, MN.
Hilary was born April 13, 1924 in Decatur, IL, daughter of W.F. and Laura Bowman. She attended Stephen Decatur and St. Teresa High Schools. She was a professional singer until choosing to stay home to raise her two daughters. She is a past member of Holy Family, St. Patrick’s, and St. Thomas Catholic Churches. Hilary married Milo J. “Jack” See February 12, 1966 in Decatur.
Surviving are her husband, Jack of Waconia, MN; daughter, Kathy Fiala of Victoria, MN; grandchildren: Suzette Allen, Tony Ewing, Chris Ewing, Laura Crawford, Jenny Gerling, Andy Fiala, Matt Fiala, Brian Fiala; great-grandchildren: Drew Gerling, Quin Gerling, Colter Gerling, Zoey Fiala, Brooks Fiala, Josh Cook, Anthony Vanderberg, Ashley Allen, Brittney Allen, Nathaniel Ewing, Emma Ewing, Irelyn Ewing, Landyn Ewing, and Shelby March; great-great grandchildren: Alexis Cook and Carson Brewer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Hilary was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Connie Laura Ewing-Yates; sisters: Bernadine Reid, Kay Bowman, Mary Kuckhan, Constance Bowman, Angela Huff, Veronica Bowman, Allegra Bollero, and Annabelle O’Neill and two brothers W.F. Bowman and C.A. Bowman.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 5 to 7 pm in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; Funeral Liturgy 10 am, Thursday, August 5, 2013 in the funeral home, Rev. Joe Molloy officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur.
The See family is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, Illinois 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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