Phillipsburg, KS – Luella Ann (Dill) Zillinger was born on October 4, 1934 to Herman and Hilda (Bach) Dill. She went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 81 at home on the farm.

Luella was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church. She began playing the organ at church services when she was twelve and played throughout her life. Luella graduated from Phillipsburg High School and began working at Bell Telephone systems as a switchboard operator. She married Fred Everett Zillinger on January 24, 1954 and enjoyed 50 years together. Luella will be remembered for her strong Christian faith, eagerness to help others in need, attending Bible studies and serving in the FLC Ladies Guild, using her musical gifts at the church organ and singing in Easter/Christmas cantatas, enjoyment of reading biographies and historical fiction, visits with cousins, their many travels, time at their cabin in Colorado, and selfless care for her husband, sons and their families. Fred and Luella had four sons, Charles, Jeffrey, F. Everett, and Gregory.

Luella was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Hilda Dill; infant sister, Fern; Infant brother, Gerald; and husband, Fred Zillinger. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy (Patrick) Hull of Fort Collins, CO; sons, Charles (Kathleen) Zillinger of Troy, ID; Jeff (Joyce) Zillinger of Topeka, KS; F. Everett (Susan) Zillinger of Shepherdstown, WV; and Gregory (Sara) Zillinger of Castle Rock, CO; 14 grandchildren: Megan Hossain, Rebecca (B.J.) LaPlant, Ethan Zillinger, Aaron Zillinger, Lauren Zillinger, Rhett Zillinger, James Zillinger, Sabrina Zillinger, Joshua Zillinger, Faith Zillinger, Noah Zillinger, Jaina Zillinger, Elijah Zillinger, and Keira Zillinger; four great-grandchildren: Aidan Hossain, Remy Hossain, Adeline LaPlant, and Scarlette LaPlant; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to First Lutheran Church, FLC Ladies Guild, or Orphan Grain Train would be appreciated.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday evening.

Funeral at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 25th at First Lutheran Church, 1035 First Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661. Luella will be laid to rest with Fred following the service at Trinity-First Lutheran Cemetery west of Stuttgart, KS. Pastor Joel Hiesterman will be presiding. Lunch will be served at First Lutheran’s fellowship hall after interment.