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
Condolences(3)
Rod Williams
Omaha, NE Saturday, March 21, 2009 To Lucille, LaVerne and Marlo, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I lost both of my parents before I was 22, so you were blessed to have your Mom so long. It is a very difficult time and my prayers are with all of you.Steve and Cathy Cerny
Fremont, NE Friday, March 20, 2009 Illma will missed greatly by our family. She was such a loving person and always had the most wonderful smile on her face. We will always have a special place in our hearst for her. Our thoughts and prayers go out her family. Steve and CathyRuss DeLong
McCook, NE Friday, March 20, 2009 Illma will be missed. She brought joy to everyone she encountered, and was a dear friend of my mother's for nearly 55 years. I have fond memories of my childhood at Mickey's house, Illma's pumpkin pie, and wonderful times. With sympathy, Russ DeLong