Juliana E. Dillon

Juliana E. Dillon of Caro, age 74, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at St. Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw. Julie was born April 17, 1941, the daughter of the late Stephen & Rosemary (Pethel) Kish. She graduated from Fairgrove High School in 1958 where she was a drum majorette and the homecoming queen. On October 5, 1963, Julie was united in marriage with William Dillon, the last couple to be married from the original Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caro. Together, Julie and Bill shared fifty-two years of unconditional love for one another. Julie owned her own beauty salon for seventeen years before becoming the Human Resource Coordinator for Tuscola County where she served for twenty-five years before her retirement in 2007. Julie's life revolved around her family, and she was a steadfast presence in their lives. She also enjoyed camping and fishing at Sunset Bay Marina, and working in her yard. Always in motion, Julie could often be seen cleaning or decorating her home, cheering for the Detroit Tigers or helping anyone who needed her. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, William Dillon of Caro; three children and their spouses, Michael Dillon & Lisa Blanton of Essexville, Susan & Scott Bates of Caro, Timothy & Patty Dillon of Traverse City; four grandchildren, Jesse Dillon Southworth, Justin Dillon Majewski, Hannah Dillon, Nathan Dillon; sister, Mary (Kish) Connel; brother, Albert Kish; brother-in-law, Wilford Rock; brother- and sister-in-law, Tom & Roxan Dillon; mother-in-law, Rosemary Dillon; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Julie was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank and Stephen Kish; sister, Helen (Kish) Rock; father-in-law, Patrick Dillon; and nephews, Frankie Kish and Dennis Connel. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Site in Caro with Rev. Jerzy Dobosz officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Julie Dillon Family Discretionary Fund, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Sunday, October 25, 2015 Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Monday, October 26, 2015 Time: 11:00 am St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Campus Address: 140 Atwood Street Caro, MI 48723 989-673-2346 | Map A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Christopher Parish, Sacred Heart Site in Caro with Rev. Jerzy Dobosz officiating.