Matilden L. Deenihan

Matilden “Tillie” L. Deenihan, 96, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born on April 25, 1929, Tillie was a beautiful and kind soul whose quick-witted humor and generous spirit touched everyone around her. Blessed with many artistic talents, she approached every project with confidence and skill. She was a master gardener, painter, seamstress, upholsterer, tiler, and cook, and she even took on electrical work when needed. In quieter moments she enjoyed reading, genealogy, and watching television, yet her greatest loves remained her husband and children, especially her cherished grandchildren.

Tillie worked as a timekeeper at Boeing, Koch, and NCR while raising her five children. She also devoted many hours to volunteering in her Catholic church. Her warmth, creativity, and steadfast love left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Hurd; her siblings, Naomi Hurd, Gene Hurd, Donnie Hurd, Rosco Hurd, and Ruth Stowers; her husband, John “Jack” Deenihan; and her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jan Deenihan.

Tillie is survived by her children, Pat (Deanna) Deenihan, Kelly Deenihan, Erin (Mark) Daily, and Teri (Dean) Irick, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.