Jacqueline Ann Kilkenny, 93, came into this world on April 24, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois. We know that the world hasn't seen color, texture, art and design the same way since. She was the first child of Bess (Henneberry) and Thomas Raymond Ibison, followed by Gloria Stelmack, Thomas Raymond (Sandy/Brother Mario, OSB) and survived by the youngest, Donna Leonard. Jackie (also known by her artist's name Jacqué) was incredibly proud of being a denizen of Chicago and recipient of its rich culture. She self-funded her way into Mundelein College.
She had a knack for appreciating the finer things in life and celebrating and creating beauty, evidenced by her profession as an interior designer for high-end clients, including a stint at Howard Lorton's. In her youth, without the requisite bank account, she was determined and inspired to emulate the finest of clothing. As a teen, she'd window shop in downtown Chicago and return home to replicate the dresses (without a pattern!) and end up looking glamorous for pennies.
She married William John Kilkenny on July 9, 1949, in Chicago; together, they raised six children: Kathleen Ellen (Ainslie Bruce Walter), William John, Jr. (Eileen Patrick), Regina Ann, Elizabeth Marie, John Christopher, and Natalie Jacqueline.
Nothing inspired her more than the opportunity to design a room or a home for her customers, rewarded by their satisfaction and by meeting an ambitious sales target that served as the rationale for getting one more piece of furniture for a rocking deal. She worked professionally in interior design in Colorado Springs until she was 84 years old and savored the chance to continue to help friends and family for years afterward.
As a creative genius, she would invite her children to look at her abstract paintings and describe what they saw from different angles or perspectives, turning the painting to every side. As the years went by, it seemed as though she would accessorize her outfits with more and more layers of jewelry; they seemed to add even more to her sparkling eyes and extroverted presence.
She is survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Mass and service are set for Wednesday, February 15 at 11:00 am (optional rosary at 10:30 am) at St Dominic's Church, 5354 US-85, Colorado Springs, CO 80911 by Father Ricardo (who performed Jackie’s final blessing Tuesday night).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialgardensfuneralhome.com for the Kilkenny family.
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