Kathleen J. Tillett

Kathleen J. Tillett, 79, of Cavalier, ND passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital in Cavalier, ND. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. memorial service at the Cavalier Presbyterian Church in Cavalier, ND.

Kathleen Janet Loewen was born June 19, 1946, at Altona, Manitoba the daughter of Klaas and Sophie (Gerbrant) Loewen. She grew up in Gretna, Manitoba. In February of 1965, she married Allen Tillett and they made their home in Cavalier, ND. Kathy worked at the Pembina County Memorial Hospital, until they purchased the Cavalier Dry Cleaners which they ran for several years. She later worked at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier and was a home care provider for area families.

She enjoyed companionship with her friend Ronald “Red” Freschette and they spent several years together, until his passing. Kathy enjoyed going to the casino and playing the slots, was a bingo fanatic, and loved playing card games with her family. Her dog Comet held a special place in her heart. She especially enjoyed time with family and lots of laughter with her siblings.

Survivors include her children: Greg Tillett (Stacey), Thief River Falls, MN, Claudia (Jim) Sondeland, Edinburg, ND, Grant (Hope) Tillett, Mobile, AL, grandchildren: Keaton and Bentley Tillett; Bryton, Blake, and Denton Kaercher; Derek, Caitlyn, and Carissa Tillett. Also surviving are her siblings: Dennis Loewen, Valorie Dyck, Patricia Stockburn, and Beverly Braun.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Klaas and Sophie, siblings: Kenneth Loewen, Lenora Hetherington, and Carol Davis, and former husband, Allen.