Rhonda Killian
April 19, 1960 ~ October 8, 2011
Rhonda Rae (Frese) Killian age 51 of Arcadia, WI, formerly of New Hampton, IA, died Saturday, October 8, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011, at the New Hampton City Cemetery, Pastor Todd Holman officiating.
Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in New Hampton is in charge of the arrangements.
Rhonda was born April 19, 1960, in New Hampton, IA, the daughter of Milton L. and Ruth Mary (Cutsforth) Frese Sr. Rhonda received her education in New Hampton and attended the New Hampton High School. She was united in marriage to Steve Smith of Lourdes, IA, and the couple farmed near Lourdes. To this union three children were born. The couple later divorced.
On Sept. 25, 1999, Rhonda married Tim Killian. She worked as a broker for BNSF Logistics. Rhonda always enjoyed cooking, 4-wheeling, traveling, cards and games, but most of all she enjoyed spending her time with family.
Survivors include her husband, Tim; one son, Cory (Alisha) Smith of Blair, WI; two daughters, Jessica (Tommy) Boberg of Arcadia, Jennifer (Dave Brott) Smith of Eau Claire; her mother, Ruth Frese of New Hampton, IA; one brother, Chub (Mary) Frese Jr. of New Hampton; two sisters, Linda (Jim) Green of Cedar Falls, IA, Roxanne (Leroy) Gray of New Hampton; five grandchildren, Dylan and MacKenzie Lantz, Jacy and Justin Boberg, and Blake Smith; two step-children, Tony (Nikki) Killian of Arcadia and Melissa Killian of Fort Worth, Texas; two step-grandchildren, Izaak and Raven Killian; aunt, Delores Weigel, of New Hampton.
She was preceded in death by her father, Milton Frese Sr; one brother, Marvin Frese; and a grandson, Riley Smith.
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Mom, I was so shocked to hear the news of Rhonda. You and the family are in my prayers and if you need anything please call me. My love to all.
linda ruth chub and roxanne and families my heartfelt sympathies at this time. I remember that little sister!
Ruth, Linda, Chub, and Roxanne: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.
Ruth, Linda, Chub, and Roxanne, I was so sorry to hear about Rhonda’s passing. I have lots of fond memories of all of you growing up so close. I cherish those memories and wish to see more of you guys. Linda, I miss our close friendship all through school and college. We live so close but never seem to connect. God bless you all and hope to see you soon. Deb Fett
Ruth, Linda, Chub, Roxanne & families we would like to extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies to all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Dear Ruthie and family, I am so saddened to hear of Rhonda’s passing. I can honestly say that Rhonda was my very first friend. We spent many years together and even walked together our very first day of school and many days after that. Heck, we even got our first and only TARDY together….. in KINDERGARTEN! I guess we must have walked too slow or stopped to look at the pretty dandelions…. 🙂 Our families were close with Mom and Ruthie such great friends. Rhonda was always a great friend to me. My prayers are with Ruthie and all of Rhonda’s family.
Dear Ruth and all of the Frese family, You have our deepest sympathy, and you are all in our prayers. May you be filled with God’s healing love and peace.
My deepest sympathy to the entire Frese family. She was a classmate of mine- we shared alot of laughs in school together!! Cherish all those wonderful memories!! Take care and God bless!!
Rocky, Linda, Chub and Ruth, my deepest sympathy goes out to all of you and also Rhonda’s family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To the Family of Rhonda Killian. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rhonda was such a good friend to have when we were in school. I remember staying at the Frese residents quite a few times. We had lots of fun together. I know that I hadn’t been in touch with Rhonda for a while. We had reconnected through facebook a couple of years ago. It was nice to hear from her again. She talked about her family a lot! She was very proud! God bless you all at this time.
Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of Rhonda. May your fond memories be consoling. Sincerely, Louise and Donn Harris
Ruth and family: We are deeply saddened to hear of Rhonda’s passing. Sending extra hugs your way and thinking of you all!
Roxanne and family – I am so sorry to hear of Rhonda’s passing. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time, and please accept my deepest sympathy. Ann Grober
Dear Ruth & family, I am so very sorry to hear about Rhonda’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ohhhh the memories I have of Micki & I hanging out over at your house when you lived by us! I will cherish those memories always. Take care and God Bless, Julie ‘Gilbert’ Tjepkes
I am so sad to hear of the death of Rhonda. She was a friend to Micki, and we spent many times together with our Gilbert family and the Frese family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Families: I want to send my condolences to you on behalf of Rhonda. She was a friend and classmate of mine in the New Hampton schools and I’m saddened to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful friend to me and I have never forgotten her friendship. To her children; she will always be remembered in your heart–a love that will never die– take care,
Our condolences to the Frese and Killian families.