Anita Marie Wiegand Killion

Anita Marie Wiegand Killion was born on Friday, November 25, 1932 in St. Edward, Nebraska to Raymond Bernard Wiegand and Verna Leona (Grossnicklaus) Wiegand. She passed on October 14, 2026 at Chapters Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 93 years, 9 months, and 19 days.

Anita went to Catholic School in Petersburg, Nebraska before moving to Avoca, Iowa when she was in 4th grade. She attended school and graduated from Avoca High School with the class of 1950 where she was the Prom Queen.

After graduation, Anita was awarded a full ride scholarship to Central Airline College, but decided to take a different path. She worked in Avoca at J. P. Kyle Drug Store and as a secretary for Iowa Power and Light Co. where she met George Killion, who worked as a combination gas and serviceman. They were united in marriage October 17, 1954, in Oakland. To their union, four additional children were born, Denise, Dennis, Lisa, and Diane joining them and George's son Terry. Later in the early 2000's, she worked at the Oakland Dairy Queen.

Anita enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, gardening, crocheting, and most recently diamond painting.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband George; her sister Yvonne Kolhscheen and brother-in-law Lawrence, brothers Ray Wiegand, John Wiegand, and Doug Wiegand; son Dennis Killion; and an infant grandson Mark Malone.

She is survived by her children Terry Killion (Joellen) of Michigan, Denise Glesman (Steve) of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Lisa Hummel (Craig) of Oakland, Iowa, Diane Casey (Tom) of Manilla, Iowa; grandchildren Jeff Killion, Sara Killion, Gregory Killion (Nikki), Chris Malone, Melissa Malone (Jason), Billy Malone, Katie Miller (James), Molly Hughes (Ethan), Haley Calhoun (Sam), and Hannah (Chase); 17 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Rieken Vieth Funeral Home of Oakland is assisting the family. A private family burial is planned for a later date.