Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameCharles C. MILLS [1965], [42006]
Birth1901 [42006]
DeathApr 19, 1999 [42006], [42007]
BurialRoseland Memorial Gardens, 3744 Brooklyn Road, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan [42006]
Spouses
BirthMay 7, 1904, Adrian, Lenawee County, Michigan [42007]
DeathMar 4, 2010, Montana [42007]
BurialRoseland Memorial Gardens, 3744 Brooklyn Road, Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan [42007]
MarriageOct 23, 1922, Wayne County, Michigan [42006], [42007]
ChildrenCharles Floyd (1928-1988)
Obituary Online notes for Ruby Helen (Spouse 1)
MILLS, RUBY HELEN- Of Fort Shaw, MT, formerly of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010, age 105, at the Teton nursing Home in Choteau, Montana, from natural causes. Ruby was born May 7, 1904, in Adrian, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Wing and Ella Lou (Smith) Richardson. She was married to Charles C. Mills on October 23, 1922, in Wayne County, Michigan. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sons, Richard Mills during World War II, and Charles Floyd Mills; and granddaughter, Amanda Stevens. She was a homemaker and worked for 33 years on Red Cross Blood Drives and was a Captain of the Red Cross Blood Drives. Mom was noted for her biscuits and delicious pies. She loved mystery books and was a whiz at crossword puzzles and knitting. She was a great mom whom everyone loved. Ruby is survived by a daughter, Jeanne Brososky of Fort Shaw, MT; grandchildren, Steve Mills, Kathy Wynn, both of Parma, MI, Ron Mills of Jonesville, MI, Gregory Brososky of Saline, MI, Jim Brososky of Whitmore Lake, MI, Timothy Brososky of Britton, MI, and Dianne Stemen of Manchester, MI; great-grandchildren, Nick, Ryan, Amanda and Steven Todd Mills, Jack and Andrea Wynn, Zachary and Jared Brososky, Nick Zaborsky, Travis and Blake Stemen, all of Michigan; and several great-great-grandchildren. . Interment will be in the Roseland Memorial Gardens.

Groom's name: Chas. Mills
Groom's race or color (on document):
Groom's age: 20 years
Groom's birth year: 1902
Groom's birthplace: New York
Bride's name: Ruby Richardson
Bride's race or color (on document):
Bride's age: 18 years
Bride's birth year: 1904
Bride's birthplace: Michigan
Marriage type:
Marriage date: 23 Oct 1922
Marriage place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan
Groom's father's name: Chas.
Groom's mother's name: Julia Smith
Father of bride's name: Chas.
Mother of bride's name: Ella Smith
Marital status:
Groom's previous wife's name:
Bride's marital status:
Bride's previous husband's name:
Additional relatives:
Film number: 2342753
Frame number:
Digital GS number: 4210099
Image number: 277
Reference number: v 10 rn 237978
Collection: Michigan Marriages 1868-1925
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Name: Ruby Helen Mills
[Ruby Helen Richardson]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 105
Birth Date: 7 May 1904
Birth Place: Adrian, Michigan
Death Date: 4 Mar 2010
Death Place: Choteau, Teton, Montana, USA
Father:
Charles W. Richardson
Mother:
Ella L. Smith
Mother Maiden Name: Smith
Certificate Number: 201050-001320
[42007]
Last Modified Aug 2, 2026Created Sep 25, 2026 by Terry M. Whitesell, using Reunion for Macintosh
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