Illma Milligan
March 18, 2009
Illma Lucille Sheldon was born September 30, 1918 to Walker G. and Ida B. (Tomey) Sheldon in Octavia, Nebraska where she was raised. During her school years and after graduation, she worked on a farm and baby-sat. Her hobbies included taking care of children and visiting shut-ins. She also volunteered countless hours at Arbor Manor.
Illma married Luther G. Milligan, May 25, 1938 in Octavia, Nebraska, and moved to Fremont in 1941.
Illma was a member of The First Baptist Church, Fremont. She served as Historian of the Church and as Past President of the Women's Missionary Society. She also served as Past State President of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 sisters, 3 brothers and daughter-in-law.
Survivors are sons; LaVern Milligan of Castle Rock, Colorado; Marlo (Joan) Milligan of St. Louis, Missouri; Mickey (Nancy) Milligan of Glendale, Arizona; and daughter Lucille (Glenn) Parham of Lone Tree, Colorado; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind close friends and family.
The funeral will be Friday 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Fremont. The Revs. Leland Foreman and Dr. Walter Hickman will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Thursday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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