----Source: Wednesday, January 7, 2004 edition of the Clark County Press

Jyllian Jeanne Pieper

Jyllian Jeanne Pieper, age 9 months, of Loyal, died on January 4, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

Jyllian Jeanne Pieper was born on April 4, 2003, in Marshfield, the daughter of Dean and Vicki (Schoonover) Pieper. In her sort time, Jyllian changed many lives. She taught everyone what is important and to appreciate each day. She was a beautiful, brave, loving baby, who often pretended to be shy and bashful; however, she couldn't contain her contagious smile and often seemed to crawl right out of he skin at the sight of mom and dad entering the room. She was sent by God to live with two loving sisters who adored her, a daddy who always had time to rock and snuggle her and a mom who stayed by her side, whatever she had to endure. Jyllian was was truly an amazing gift who will be forever missed by all who loved her.

She is survived by her parents, Dean and Vicki Pieper of Loyal; her two sisters, Jordyn and Jaedyn; her special and loving grandparents, Allen and Sharon Schoonover and Darlene Pieper, all of Loyal; and many, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Jyllian was predeceased by her paternal grandfather, Delmar Pieper, in 1992.

Funeral services for Jyllian were held at St. Anthony's Church in Loyal on Wednesday, jan. 7, at 11:00 a.m. with Very Reverend Roman Kaiser officiating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were Jyllian's godparents.

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Wednesday, January 7, 2004 edition of the Tribune - Record - Gleaner

Jyllian Pieper

Jyllian Jeanne Pieper, 9 months, Loyal, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, at St. Anthony's Church, Loyal. The Rev. Roman Kaiser officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were her godparents.

Jyllian Jeanne Pieper was born April 4, 2003, in Marshfield, to Dean and Vicki (Schoonover) Pieper. In her sort time here, she changed many lives. She taught everyone what is important and to appreciate each day. She was a beautiful, brave, loving baby, who often pretended to be shy and bashful; however, she couldn't contain her contagious smile and often seemed to crawl right out of he skin at the sight of mom and dad entering the room. She was sent by God to live with two loving sisters who adored her, a daddy who always had time to rock and snuggle her, and a mom who stayed by her side through whatever she had to endure. Jyllian was was truly an amazing gift who will be forever missed by all who loved her.

Survivors include her parents, Dean and Vicki Pieper, Loyal; two sisters, Jordyn and Jaedyn; her special and loving grandparents, Allen and Sharon Schoonover and Darlene Pieper, all of Loyal; and many, loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Preceding her in death was her paternal grandfather, Delmar Pieper, in 1992.

Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal, assisted the family with arrangements