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Reilly, Kenneth R.
Kenneth R. Reilly, 70, of Arvada, Colo., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Nov. 27, 2009, at his daughter's home in Milliken, Colo. A celebration of his life will be Sunday, Dec. 20, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the family home, 8594 Gray Ct., Arvada, Colo., and also next summer in Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; three children, Kenneth Reilly of Longmont, Colo., Kimber Lison of Loveland, Colo., and Michelle Boydston of Milliken, Colo.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Jim and Tom Reilly, both of Cedar Rapids; and sisters, Janet Cerney of Heath, Ohio and Lee Anne Munson of Parker, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Kenneth was born Oct. 23, 1939 in Iowa City, Iowa, and married Margaret Good on June 6, 1959. He worked at Collins Radio Co. until 1981, then moved to Colorado and worked at Valley Lab until his retirement in 2006.
No flowers please.
Donations may be made to American Cancer Society in Kenneth's name.
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