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Eileen Faye Leach Lillis

Birth	:	6 Oct 1946 Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	28 Sep 2013 Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.4585991, -97.6813965
Description	:	Eileen Faye Lillis, 66, resident of Detroit Lakes, MN, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Lake City, MN surrounded by her loving family and under care of Mayo Hospice. A Celebration of Eileen's Life will be held Thursday, October 3 at 11AM in David Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, ND. Eileen Faye Leach was born October 8, 1946 to Perry and Gertrude (Jorgenson) Leach. She was raised and educated in Lisbon, ND graduating from Lisbon High School in 1964. Following... Read More	Eileen Faye Lillis, 66, resident of Detroit Lakes, MN, died peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Lake City, MN surrounded by her loving family and under care of Mayo Hospice. A Celebration of Eileen's Life will be held Thursday, October 3 at 11AM in David Donehower Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, ND. Eileen Faye Leach was born October 8, 1946 to Perry and Gertrude (Jorgenson) Leach. She was raised and educated in Lisbon, ND graduating from Lisbon High School in 1964. Following high school, she attended college at NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND. As a young lady, Eileen waitressed at the Lisbon Café and worked as a lifeguard at the Lisbon Pool. Eileen was united in marriage to Lloyd Grasto in 1965. She was blessed with two sons, Jeff and Jay. Eileen and Lloyd divorced in 1984. On February 9, 1985, Eileen was united in marriage to Jack Lillis. In her own words: "I now know what it's like to be treated like a queen!" Eileen and Jack celebrated 28 years of marriage and most importantly a friendship and undying love for one another. Through her working career Eileen held several positions. She was a bank teller for Dakota National Bank, a traffic manager for KFGO Radio, and a sales manager for Home Interior and Gifts. Eileen was a gifted public speaker, and owned Positive Perception, a company providing businesses with motivational training. She also worked in public relations and marketing for St. Mary's Hospital and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Most recently, Eileen was employed with the David-Donehower and Furey Funeral Homes as a pre-arrangement specialist. Eileen embraced her role in helping and serving people, and the David-Donehower and Furey Funeral Homes were blessed to have her in their employ from 2001 until 2012 when she retired due to her declining health. For 19 years, Eileen and Jack managed apartments in Detroit lakes for Madsen Properties out of Battle Lake, MN. Being busy was the norm for Eileen but it never came before family. Eileen cherished the time spent with her husband Jack, her children and grandchildren, always looking forward to the next visit. She adored every single one of her grandchildren and loved chatting on the phone to hear about their activities or simply how there day was going. Her upbeat outlook towards life and unwavering spirit throughout her treatments are gifts and memories she has left for family and friends. Eileen will be remembered and deeply missed by her husband Jack of Detroit Lakes, her children: Jeffrey (Ranae) Grasto of Big Lake, MN, Jay (Melissa) Grasto of Otsego, MN, step-children: Diane Lillis (Andy Heinle) of Bismark, ND, Steve (Vicki) Lillis of Phoenix, AZ, Jerry (Sherry) Lillis of Bismarck, ND, Bob (Danita) Lillis of Mandan, ND and Richard (Arlene) Lillis of St. Cloud, MN and 15 grandchildren: Jordyne, J.J., Coleton, Trevor, Lane and Arianna Grasto along with Matthew, Christin, Mark, Jacob, Brooke, Paige, Chandra, Garrett and Nate Lillis and great-granddaughter: Paeyton (daughter of Christin), along with two sisters: Donna (Laurel) Gamache of Lisbon, ND, Marion (Jesse) Paulson, Fargo, ND, brother and sister-in-laws: Joyce Leach of West Fargo, ND, Edward (Joanne) Lillis of Detroit Lakes, Lois (Ralph) Weis of Richville, Jeanette Papenfuss and Geraldine Lillis both of Perham. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother: Gary Leach, two brother-in-laws: Paul Lillis and Richard Ned Lillis "Junior". Memories can be shared at www.daviddonehower.com. The David-Donehower Funeral home is honored to serve Eileen's family.

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Where is Eileen Faye Leach Lillis's memorial?
Eileen Faye Leach Lillis's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, Ransom County, USA.
When did Eileen Faye Leach Lillis death?
Eileen Faye Leach Lillis death on 28 Sep 2013 in Lake City, Wabasha County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Eileen Faye Leach Lillis's memorial?
Latitude: 46.4585991
Longitude: -97.6813965

Family Members:

Parent

Perry Lewis Leach

(1904 - 1975)

Gertrude Jorgenson Leach

(1909 - 1971)

Siblings

Marion June Leach Paulson

(1936 - 2020)

Gary Duane Leach

(1944 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4585991, -97.6813965

2. Saint Aloysius Catholic Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4575500, -97.6791640

3. Saint Paul Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4757996, -97.5727997

4. Anselm Lutheran Cemetery
Anselm, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5001220, -97.5108110

5. Zion Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3566700, -97.5746700

6. Saint Olaf Cemetery
Enderlin, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5800018, -97.6252975

7. Evangelical Cemetery
Anselm, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5108830, -97.5107320

8. Bethania Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5433660, -97.8270290

9. Fillmore Cemetery
Enderlin, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5870820, -97.7605000

10. Dick Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3764000, -97.8677979

11. Aliceton Pioneer Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3112900, -97.5958000

12. Saint Patrick Catholic Cemetery
Enderlin, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6164900, -97.6032200

13. Enderlin City Cemetery
Enderlin, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6173160, -97.6053290

14. Sheldon City Cemetery
Sheldon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5875015, -97.5036011

15. Preston Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5771830, -97.8888170

16. Fort Ransom Post Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5176930, -97.9399920

17. Whitestone Hill Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2681600, -97.6325800

18. Stiklestad Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4996986, -97.9617004

19. Standing Rock Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5435982, -97.9467010

20. Sundale Colony Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3243600, -97.4435300

21. Pontiac Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Pontiac Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6591377, -97.5565262

22. Fraedrich Family Burial Site
Highland Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6430855, -97.5007629

23. Saint Petri Cemetery
Nome, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6597500, -97.8281100

24. Northland Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5888630, -97.9510010