Mildred M. "Millie" Holman, 97, of Hurley,
Wis., passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.
The youngest and last of 13 children, Mildred
was born Jan. 5, 1913, in Hurley, daughter of the late Charles and Mary
(Stenman) Dahl.
She graduated from Hurley High School and
attended Superior State Teachers College.
She was married to Albert Holman who preceded
her in death on Nov. 19, 1967.
Millie was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church in Hurley. An avid bowler, she bowled in range area leagues in her
younger years. She also served as a volunteer for the American Red
Cross, enjoyed embroidery, playing cards, and music. She had a beautiful
speaking and singing voice. She was a kind person who especially enjoyed
spending time with her family.
Surviving are a daughter, Jean Ware, of Santa
Barbara, Calif.; three grandchildren, Janice (Edward) Chelini, San Jose, Calif.,
Walter "Skip" Ware Jr., Goleta, Galif., and Michael (Helen) Ware, Santa Barbara;
four great-grandchildren, Anthony, Garrett, Kristopher and Brennan; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Millie was
preceded in death by a son, Jack Holman; step-children, Willis Holman
and Ellerine Holman; and 12 brothers and sisters.
The family would like to thank the many people who
assisted with her care, especially Ruth Ekmark, Diana Swanson, Gary Swanson,
Cathy Ofstad, Bruce Swanson, Shannon Ofstad, and Nancy Skoviera.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb.
10, at 11 a.m., at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, 305 N. Lowell St., in
Ironwood, with the Rev. Don Nickolson officiating.
Relatives and
friends may call at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. on
Wednesday.
To view Millie's obituary online, sign the
guestbook and express condolences, visit
mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKevitt-Patrick
Funeral Home Inc., Ironwood.