Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August19, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A visitation for Jill will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Racine Theatre Guild (2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, WI 53404) would be appreciated by Jills family.
Jill K. Dexter, age 69 of Racine, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2020 in Crivitz, WI while on vacation with her family.
Jill was born in Racine on October 3, 1950, a daughter of the late Ralph D. and Hazel G. (Nee: Wolff) Miller.
On June 13, 1977 in Racine, she was united in marriage to Arthur Dexter. Over their forty-three years of marriage, Jill and Art selflessly cared for over sixty children as crisis foster parents.
She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Sturtevant. Jill spent countless hours over a forty-year span as a strong supporter and extremely active volunteer with the Racine Theater Guild. She was extremely proud of her accomplishment of receiving the certification of a Certified Dental Technician. Jill was employed with one of the largest dental labs in the country.
Survivors include her husband Art; her three children, James Dexter, Ellen Dexter, and Anna Dexter; six grandchildren, and her brothers, Kurt (Paula) Miller, and Dan (Gail) Miller.
Ellen Dexter says
Rest in heaven mom. I miss making you laugh and cooking for you. You always liked takin pictures of the food i made because you were always so proud of the little things.
You were a fantastic grandma to your grandbabies and they will forever miss you.
We werent just mother/daughter, we were friends as well. And its sad to know i lost both. But just know you meant so much to me and i am so thankful for havin you as my mom. I love you beautiful lady, and i hope to see you again one day. ♡♡♡♡
Love,
Your daughter Ellen
Gretchen says
So sorry for your loss, Jill was a beautiful person.
Gretchen says
So sorry for your loss, Jill was a beautiful person and loved by everyone.
Mona Goss Lewis says
Dear Jill we go back several decades at RTG. LOTS OF LAUGHS with you and Art. I still remember so long ago reflecting on the love you two shared when seeing you wrapped in each other’s arms sitting on the floor at a cast party. It was truly inspirational. We will all miss so much about you.
Ray and Mary Darling says
Our hearts go out to you Art and family. May God comfort you at this time.
Rhonda Grimes says
I am so sorry James I had such a nice time talking to your mom on the 4th of July. . I send my condolences to you and Jaime and your whole family. You are in my prayers.
Barbie Dawson says
I was so sad to hear of Jill’s passing. She was one of the kindest people I ever met. Quick with a smile, One of the top 5 laughs I’ve heard, and a “can do” attitude. Always called Jill “Jim’s Mom,” Rest in peace Jim’s Mom.
Andrea LaCombe Jensen says
Art & Family,
So sorry to hear about Jill.
Daughter says
Love and miss you
Jill Willett says
Jill, It used to be ArtandJill or JillandArt. Now what? Of course you were at the Theatre; of course, I was there, too. We were good. It was the best time. It is over now. Good bye dear Jill.
Sue Street says
My condolences to Jill’s family. Always thought of her as a friend as well as a client. She was a great lady. RIP
Susie says
I am 1 of the 60. The definition of unconditional love is Jill!❤️ She loved me and didn’t even know me. I was 14 years old when I was placed in foster care with Art & Jill. They came to get me and sat down with 2 Big Macs and said I hear you like Big Macs. I was like I like these people. I’m now 53 and I loved Jill with all my heart and she loved me when she didn’t even know me. Unconditional love!Jill ❤️
Kim says
So sad to hear of her passing. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Kim (Gavin’s grandma)
Phil & Sandy Lyden says
Jill was our favorite storyteller. She could embellish any happening, person or object, but we most enjoyed her stories about her dogs that she loved so much. In fact, she & Cynthy are the impetus behind Phil & I acquiring our sweet dog Oreo. Phil went to play rehearsal at RTG & came home that night to say Jill & Cynthy are “strongly” (Jill was very persuasive!) urging us to see some abandoned puppies at a vet in the morning. Thank you, Jill, for being so persuasive & encouraging.
We will greatly miss you as part of the RTG Family & will miss hearing your voice as stage manager in the booth.
Jill can now look down from above to see Art holding both dogs in his lap.
Phil & Sandy Lyden
Randy & Connie Thompson says
Sending our condolences to Jill’s family.
~May you rest in peace Jill. You will be missed by many.
Chris McLennand says
My deepest condolences to Art and the rest of the family. I got to know Jill at RTG and always enjoyed our time together. Over the years we have talked on FaceBook. I will miss those conversations. My heart goes out to all of you. RIP Jill. You were loved and will continue to be by so many.
Donna Nielsen says
I loved your stories. Coffee won’t be the same. Thank you for the telephone calls.
Will miss you.
Lynette and Henry Henriksen says
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your Family.
Julie’s neighbor Lynette.
Jane Leonhardt says
Art, I am so very sorry to hear of Jill’s passing. Cherish the memories you shared with her.
Lifting you and your family in prayer.