Marion Lucille Thill

Marion Lucille (Feik) Thill, 96, departed this world on May 26, 2025 in Bartlesville, OK. Marion was born on October 29, 1928 near Eureka, Kansas to Martin L. and Claira (Halfhill) Feik. She was the fourth of four daughters and always said that her parents used what was traditionally the male spelling of her name for that reason. After graduating from Hamilton High School, she attended Emporia State Teachers College (now Emporia State University). Marion and Harold F. Thill were united in marriage on November 19, 1947 in Emporia, Kansas. Marion and Harold initially made their home in Emporia, Kansas but soon established their home in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, where they both worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. Upon having their first child, in 1952, Marion left Phillips and became a full-time care giver for her family. Marion and Harold had four children, Patricia Ann (husband Richard Kuerston) Leonard Francis, Howard Joseph (wife Shawna) and Tyson Jerome (wife Shelley). She was preceded in death by her son Leonard (2004) and husband Harold (2019). She is survived by her remaining three children, nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Marion was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the American Red Cross, various bridge clubs and travel. She was also very proud of the genealogy work she performed from the 1970s through the 1990s, tracing her family roots back to before the American revolution, as this predated the computer era and included many trips to various courthouses, churches and cemeteries across the US and even to Europe. She spent many hours sorting documents and looking through microfiche (and if you are under fifty, you will have to look that one up!). Marion was also involved in the Catholic Church. She and Harold were active in Parish life at Saint John Catholic Church in Bartlesville from the day they arrived until moving to the east side of town. At that point they became founding members of Saint James Catholic Church. They remained loyal supporters of both churches and Saint John’s Catholic school, along with many Catholic charities. There will be a viewing from noon - 1:30 with a rosary to follow at 1:30 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2025, followed by a Mass of the resurrection at 2:00 PM, both at Saint James Catholic Church in Bartlesville. In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Saint John Catholic School, Bartlesville, OK at https://www.sjcs-ok.org/giving-online or 816 S Keeler Avenue, Bartlesville, OK 74003.

Marion Lucille Thill

October 29, 1928 - May 26, 2025