Wendy Lynn Kilbey Warren
A dear friend and companion to countless, Wendy went to her final resting place on Sunday, May 29th, 2011 at the age of 45. Born July 4, 1965, the firecracker baby, to Sandy and William Kilbey in Milwaukee, WI. Wendys life started in Brookfield, WI. When she was 11 the Kilbey family moved to the Big Flats area in Adams County to run a restaurant where Wendy learned the art of customer service at a young age. Wendy is survived by her caregiver extraordinaire and wonderful husband Jerry Warren. Wendy has an extensive family. Wendy is survived by her mother, Sandy; Her life centered around her children; Nicole Ellsworth (Brandon) Evansville WI; Nate Ellsworth (Amy) Evansville WI; Taylor Kilbey Stevens Point WI; Tawny Kilbey Wilson (Jeffery) Stevens Point WI. Wendy was a proud, loving and involved grandma to Amaya 11; Maxwell 7; Jayce 5; Justine 4; Madison 2; Tristin 2; Peyton 1, and Lucas 1 week. Wendys siblings include Cindy (John) Safstrom, Billy (Lori) Kilbey, Linda (Ray) Roberts, Jenny (Jack) Akers, Patrick (Melissa) Kilbey. Wendy also has many nieces, nephews and is a loving Godmother to Mallory Barker and Tess Safstrom. Last but not least, a friend forever in her faithful pooch, Brutus the Boxer.
Wendy was preceded in death by her father, William.
Wendy is a 1996 MATC graduate with an Associate degree in human services. For the last 15 years Wendy has been a relentless advocate with and behalf of people with mental illness. For five years Wendy was the family coordinator for Wisconsin Family Ties supporting parents with children with mental health issues. The last ten years Wendy has been a tenacious advocate for adults with mental illness promoting recovery. Most recently, Wendy served as the state-wide mental health customer relations liaison for the Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Throughout the years Wendy has been recognized for her stellar support for people with mental illness. She was awarded the Advocate of the Year award from Mental Health America and the Fearless Spirit Award from National Alliance on Mental Illness of Wisconsin.
Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5th, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran church, 210 South Charles St. Westfield, Wisconsin. Friends may call at the church from 12:00 Noon until the time of service. A Celebration of Life luncheon gathering will follow at Wood Lake Resort (608) 296-3200, 6 miles north of Westfield on County CH Road.
Roseberrys Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Sorry this is so late but I live in Fondd u Lac now. I remember seeing Wendy at the 10 and 20 year class reunions as well as back in High School. She was always a bubbly happy person. She will be greatly missed.
You will be greatly missed by all of your class mates – until we meet again : )
I am shocked and sorry to hear about Wendy’s passing. My heart goes out to your whole family. Wendy and I were in the same class in HS. YOu are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lee Ann
Smyrna, GA
I am so sorry to hear of Wendy’s passing…my heart aches for all of you. May your memories give you strength and the love of those around you help you through.
I am so sorry to hear of Wendy dieing. Her courage and hope was always present. You will be missed in the mental health community, Wendy!
Wendy was a very special lady, so much caring and compassion for others. She was always there to help and we will miss her dearly. The family has our deepest condolences. She will never be forgotten.
On behalf of the Grand Avenue Club and the Wisconsin Clubhouse Coalition, we would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family.Wendy was a good friend to our community and helped us in many ways.
I stood up in Wendy’s wedding we where friends many years but I tried to contact famling but nothing over the years I loved her.
Jerry and family, you have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts. Wendy brought much to our group and will be greatly missed. Wendy, you’ll be forever in our hearts.
Teri, Barbie, Kim, AnnLouise, Lisa, Lydia, Cynthia, Julie and Judy.
Cindy, Bill, and all of the Kilby family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Very sorry to hear this news.
To Wendy’s family, our deepest condolences. We had the pleasure of meeting Wendy at UW hospital when we were accompanying Kay Grossenbach to her visits. Such courage she showed. Our deepest sympathy.
We are so sorry to hear of Wendys passing, we
both have fond memories of her. Sandy and family,
you are all in our prayers.
Wendy was an amazing woman who made a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental illness. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
To Jerry, Brutus & all of Wendy’s Beloved Family, a Bright Shining Star is in the Heavens now looking down on all of us. How fortunate we are to have Wendy there to greet us when it is our time. How fortunate we are to have her guidance now from the other side. Blessings dear friends. I will always remember Wendy to the 7th power—Wild, Wet, Winsome, Witty, Willing, Wendy Warren from Westfield. Karen L. Romell & Prancer In Spirit (woof, woof Brutus)
God love the Kilbey-Warren family through the suffering of their loss. I am blessed to have known Wendy.
Until we meet again old friend, peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wendy was an extraordinary woman and made a huge impact on so many levels. She will be forever missed…
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Wendy. She will be forever missed.
Wendy will be deeply missed, my condelences goes out to the Kilbey-Warren families.
Wendy was such an inspiration to me in so many ways. Her memory will live on in your hearts forever. May God grant you peace in this difficult time.
We send our sincere sympathy to the entire Kilbey family who have been a big part of our lives.
Wendy was a wonderful hard working lady with a beautiful smile that never quit. She will never be forgotten.
Wendy was always a good friend growing up a firecracker she was, she will now share her bang with our lord may she rest in peace!
To the whole Kilbey family my condolences on Wendys passing. I have had many fun times partying and talking with Wendy over the years and she always talked about her family and how proud she was of each and everyone of you. I had breakfast with her a few months ago and we talked about everything in her life and that is the memory I will always remember. She was a great person and a joy to be with always. May God be with you.
Aunt Sandy and cousins So sorry to learn of Wendys passing. karen has kept me posted, and I have followed some of Wendys postings on Facebook. She fought long and hard, and now she can rest. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Taylor and Kilbey Family: Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Funeral prayer for the family
O God, you do not willingly grieve or afflict
your children.
Look with pity on the suffering of this family
in their loss.
Sustain them in their anguish;
and into the darkness of their grief
bring the light of your love;
through Jesus we pray.
Amen.
To the Kilbey Family, I am so very saddened by the loss of Wendy. She was a very dear friend and I will miss her deeply, I’ll always remember the crazy times-and there were many! I know she would laugh if I were to say,"God has his hands full now!" Love you Wendy will miss you forever!
Wendy, you put up a good fight, but the Man upstairs just wanted you more than we did here. You are in heaven now with wings on. Please say hi to Hope. Those you left behind are seeing only one set of foot prints for a while. God bless you and yours. Kathy Brock
I am saddened by the loss of my dear friend, Wendy, but knowing that she is in heaven with the angels brings me peace.
Sandy & Family:
Wendy will sure be missed by many she was a good hearted person. Though we haven’t seen her in years our hearts & prayers go out to you and the families. God bless each and everyone of you during this difficult time.
Well– THERE is ANOTHER black hole in the universe… a star that will be missed…
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless her family in this difficult time.
Sandy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. God Bless!
Jenny, Pat and family,
Sorry to hear of Wendy’s passing, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
My Prayers and Thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow. I have known Wendys Family from many years ago and I am truely sorry for your loss. She is walking with God now smiling down on us all! God Bless you all!!!~
Sandy, Jenny, Pat, Linda and families, My heart and prayers are being sent across the miles during this time of sadness! May God Bless you all and help you find your inner strength to pass Wendy’s love on! Huge Hugs!!
When someone you truly have loved becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure-Wendy is that treasure–the treasure in Jesus’ arms. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult loss. With deepest sympathy.
So saddened for the Warren, Kilbey and Ellsworth family on the loss of a very special woman. Wendy will be missed!
Wendy was a very special friend to me and i will miss her dearly.
Sandy, Linda, Jenny & family,
Our deepest condolences to your whole family on your loss.
The Egglestons
Sandy and Family, I send my love and prayers to all of you.
Sandy and Family I am so saddened for your loss, I was definately blessed to have known Wendy…what a special person, you can’t possibly think of Wendy without having a smile on your face!!
We can only go on supporting the people we know and care for, as Wendy supported, dedicated her time, and love to those she knew. You are all in my prayers.
Sandy and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Wendy was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Jerry and Melissa, Pat and family, all of us at the Resort want you to know your family is in our prayers.
It wasn’t meant for our children to precede us- what a loss to so many. Blessings to all of you Sandy.
Jerry, Sandy, Pat and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Wendy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
sandy and family Im sorry for your loss wendy was a wonderful gal and she will always be in your heart love ya all amy
Sandy, so sorry to hear about your daughters passing. She was very active with children with mental health and will be greatly rewarded in heaven for all she has done. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all the family.
Jerry, Sandy, Pat and Kilbey Family ~ I will miss Wendy deeply and the continuous inspiration she sparked with her writing. She was a shining light and lived her life to the fullest, I feel lucky to have had her in my life. Nothing meant more to her than her family, and you all are in my thoughts ~
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Wendy was an extraordinaire person whom I will never forget.
To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better
whether by a healthy child, a garden patch,
or a redeemed social condition;
to know even one life has breathed easier because
you have lived. This is to have succeeded. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jerry and the Kilbey Family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Wendy’s great qualities will live on in all of us. Sending prayers, love and light.
Bill and family, Thoughts and prayers with you during this difficult time, she put up a good fight, hold tight to the memories.
Sandy,Pat and Melissa,We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Wendy.If there’s any thing we can do please just call.Hang in there guy’s!
Jenny, I am so sorry to hear about Wendy! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family!
My hart goes out to Sandy and the rest of the family. May god be with you all at this time. Reny Johnson
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister, Wendy. May your memories of Wendy sustain you in the days ahead. May the love and comfort of family and friends surround you at this time.
Jenny and Pat and famlies I am so sorry to hear of Wendy’s passing. My prayers are with you all!