Jon Edward Kilborn Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jon Edward Kilborn of Bay City, Michigan, born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, whose life came to an end on October 3, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jon Edward Kilborn to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Karl Kilborn and Dorothy Kilborn; his grandmother Mary Smith; his parents-in-law, Art Wade Sr. and Jessie Newman Wade; his siblings, Roger Smith, Richard Kilborn, Kevin Kilborn, Jane Kilborn and Donna VanPelt; his siblings-in-law, Elizabeth Kilborn, Carol Smith, Bonnie House, Mary Ellen Swinehart, Michael, Billy Wade and Ben Swinehart; his granddaughter Brandi Leigh Solinski; his nephew Karl Van Kilborn II; and his niece Sherri Kilborn Siebert.
He is survived by: his former wife Judy Vermeesch; his children, Shelly Solinski (Jody), Kimberly Kilborn and Later Judy; his granddaughters, Tammy Ludy (Mark) and Holly White (Scott); his wife Helen Wade Wrisley; his stepchildren, Denise Wrisley, Troy Wrisley (Diane), Jon and Helen; his stepgrandchildren, Andriana Maria Garcia, Jon Goodwine and Andre Goodwine; his grandchildren, Brandon Solinski (Jessica), Brittney Rose (Aaron), Justin Moore (Shannon Marie), Cody Moore (Devin) and Nick Wrisley; his great grandchildren, Brody, Brantley, Remi Rose, Emily, Jack, Benjamin Solinski, Jordan, D'Angelo Goodwine, Iliana, Izaiah McGhee and Xander Phillips; his siblings, Karl Van Kilborn, Joel Kilborn, Lance Kilborn (Sue Ralph), Linda Kilborn and Cheryl Kilborn (James Tarchinski); his siblings-in-law, Pattee Kilborn, Elaine Kilborn Susan Sullivan, Gary VanPelt and Don Wade (Susan); and his nieces and nephews, Kym Johnson, Roger Smith Jr., Lisa Roper, Lori VanPelt, Terri Podgorniak, Jeff Kilborn, Nelson Hurst, Lance, Brooke Kilborn, Kevin, Joel Kilborn, Lauren Pauwels, Robert Tarchinski, Kellie Sherlock and Jason Swinehart. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews, cousins and friends.
When Helen became very ill, Jon attended to her needs at home as long as he was able. And when she required nursing care, which was during the COVID pandemic, Jon visited every day that it was allowed, oftentimes navigating snow drifts to be able to see Helen at her window.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Wishes of the Family.
