Eileen Helen Kittleson, age 100, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 in the Grand View Care Center in Blair.

Eileen was born on May 19, 1920 in Onalaska to Eugene and Anna (Lemke) Osgood.  She was baptized on July 4, 1920 in Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in  Onalaska.  "He that believes and is baptized shall be saved". Mark 16-16.  Eileen was confirmed on February 2, 1936 by Rev. Walter A. Paustian in Saint Paul's Lutheran Church in Onalaska.  "I am the vine. Ye are the branches.  He that abideth in me- shall bring forth me as fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."  John 15-5.

Eileen graduated from the LaCrosse Logan High School on June 9, 1938.  She married Victor Kittleson on February 17, 1940 in Blair.  Victor preceded Eileen in death on August 11, 1977.

Eileen retired from Stoh Die Casting after 40 years of service.  In her younger years, Eileen played softball and bowled in Blair.  She was a faithful church goer.  Eileen exercised and practiced Yoga all her life.  She was an avid quilter, crocheted many afghans and did needle work.  Eileen loved music, the Laurence Welk show and Danny O'Donnell.  She played almost any card game, dominos and worked crossword puzzles.  Eileen was an excellent baker.  Her homemade bread, fried bread and potato soup were always a treat to us.  She also made lye soap for laundry.  Eileen traveled in the United States as well to Canada and England.

Eileen is survived by her three children, Michael (Ellen) Kittleson of Ettrick, Steven (Pam) Kittleson of Grafton and Donald (Karen) Kittleson of Liverpool, NY; 13 grandchildren, Kevin Kittleson, Karmen (Paul) Haugland, Jason Kittleson, Dane (Nicole) Walker, Anna (Jess) Walker, Graham Walker, Sara Kittleson, Erin (Neil) Scharnick, Gretchen (Jeff) Seymour, Kathleen (Brad) MacDuff, Tom (Katie) Kittleson, Kimberly Kittleson and Ryan Kittleson; 13 great-grandchildren, Erik Haughland, Oliver Scharnick, Eli Seymour, Ben Seymour, Rachel Seymour, Cody Walker, Haley Walker, Kristen Kittleson, John Kittleson, Laura Kittleson, Kaiden MacDuff, Karter MacDuff, Konnor MacDuff and Ann Kittleson; numerous nephews and nieces.

In addition to her parents and husband, Eileen was preceded in death by four brothers, Wilbur, Edward, Willard and Eugene Jr.; three sisters, Nettie Heinze, Ruth Hinrichs and Bernice Hoffman; six sisters-in-law, Zina Osgood, Irma Osgood, Ilamae Osgood, Lucille Back, Grace Jorgenson and Lila Kittleson; a brother-in-law, Ralph Kittleson; two children, Kenneth Kittleson and Janet Walker and a grandchild, Wesley Kittleson.

The family is grateful for the kind, loving, thoughtful, and respectful care that the staff at the Grand View Care Center provided during Eileen's stay. Memorial donations may be made to the Grand View Care Center in her name.

A private family burial and celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.