Dolores "Dee" Killins

Killins, Dolores “Dee” M. Dolores M. “Dee” Killins, 95, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Woodside Lutheran Nursing Home. Mrs. Killins was born on December 29, 1912 in Pipestone, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura Chaney. She attended school in Pipestone, receiving her R.N. degree from the University of Minnesota. On November 13, 1941, she married Jack A. Killins, M.D. at the Portland Army Airbase Chapel. Dee and Jack enjoyed over 59 years together. They came to Green Bay in 1946 so that Dr. Killins could join his brother, Wendell Killins, M.D., at the Green Bay Clinic, the first multi-specialty clinic in the Green Bay area. Mrs. Killins was active in numerous community organizations, including Service League, P.E.O. Chapter AI, Brown County Medical Auxiliary, Heritage Hill, Union Congregational Church and the Women’s Fellowship of the church. She also served on the corporate boards of the Curative Rehabilitation Center and BellinHealth. In 1991, Dr. Killins established the Dolores Chaney Killins Scholarship at the Bellin College of Nursing in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Killins will always be remembered for her delicious grape pies that she baked with fruit picked from her own vines, and for the Killins Annual Apple Party where her pies were proudly served. Mrs. Killins is survived by her two children, Brian (Sharen), Bogata, Colombia; and Wendy (Jim) Dockendorff, Green Bay; six grandchildren, Ruth (Bobby) Scott; Susana (Johnny) Pineda; Betsy and Sam Killins; Mark Dockendorff and Laura (Matt) Diroff; four great-grandchildren, Riley Ruth Scott; Grace, Greta and Ethan Diroff; her brother, Gerald Chaney, Concord, California; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack A. Killins, M.D., on July 21, 2001, and her sister, Laura Alton. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Union Congregational Church, 716 S. Madison St. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Charles E. Mize, officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established with the Bellin College of Nursing and Heritage Hill Foundation for Mrs. Killins. The family expresses its special thanks to the staff of Woodside Lutheran Nursing Home and Dr. Jeremy Green for their care and comfort.

Dolores "Dee" Killins

December 29, 1912 - May 27, 2008