Illma Milligan, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

IllmaMilligan

Date of Birth January 1, 1900
Passed Away On March 18, 2009
At Age 109 years
Resident of Omaha
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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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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

Funeral Service

First Baptist Church

505 N C St

Fremont, NE, 68025

Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 W. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (3)

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Rod Williams Omaha, NE 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."
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Russ DeLong McCook, NE 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"
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Steve and Cathy Cerny Fremont, NE 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 Cathy"
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