The Superior Express -

Jerald “Jerry” Dean Killen, 88, of Salina, died Dec. 21, at Country Place, Chanute, Kan.

Jerry was born to Kenneth and Clara Killen on Sept. 19, 1933, in Courtland. He was united in marriage to Bobbie J. Mitchell July 1, 1958.

Jerry was a US Army Veteran, and was a 32nd degree Master Mason and

member of the Shriners.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Janet Lea Killen; siblings, Audrey Lea Killen, and Doris Arlene Jensen.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Bobbie Killen; sons, Jay and Randy Killen; daughter, Karla Nothern; five grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; his siblings, Shirley Ann McGouch, Donna Jean Lancaster and Bradley Kenneth Killen.

His funeral was held at 11 a.m., at the Courtland Methodist Church, on Wednesday. Burial with Masonic and US Military Honors followed at the Courtland Cemetery.