Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthJan 31, 1922, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana [45719]
DeathSep 18, 2015, Osceola, St. Joseph County, Indiana [45719]
BurialHighland Cemetery, 2257 Portage Ave, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana [45719]
FlagsUS Navy, World War II
FatherLawrence Lester MILLIKEN (1899-1927)
MotherCarlena Beringer CLEVELAND (1904-1941)
Spouses
MarriageOct 2, 1956, Angola, Indiana [45721]
Obituary Online notes for “Bob” Robert Lynn MILLIKEN Sr.
Robert L. “Bob” Milliken, age 93, of Osceola, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 18, 2015 surrounded by many of his family members. Bob was born January 31, 1922 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Carlena (Beringer) Milliken. Following his graduation from High School, Bob joined the US Navy, where he served honorably during World War II. Bob had a long and enjoyable marriage to his wife Muriel, who preceded him in death, passing away in 2014.
Bob is survived by three sons; Robert (Pat) Milliken Jr. of Coatesville, PA, John (Karen) Milliken and Mike (Kari) Milliken, both of Mishawaka, three daughters; Sandra (Donald) Ellis of Waco, TX, Donna (Michael) Wysocki of Spring Hill, FL, and Janet (Donny) Simbeck of Osceola, 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Doris Surma.
Bob enjoyed his retirement with fishing, camping, and growing fabulous vegetables in their garden. He was a lifelong Atheist, but close to his death, accepted Christ as his Savior. To God be the glory!
There will be no visitation or services. A private interment with Military Honors will be held at a later date. Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. [45719]
Bob is survived by three sons; Robert (Pat) Milliken Jr. of Coatesville, PA, John (Karen) Milliken and Mike (Kari) Milliken, both of Mishawaka, three daughters; Sandra (Donald) Ellis of Waco, TX, Donna (Michael) Wysocki of Spring Hill, FL, and Janet (Donny) Simbeck of Osceola, 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Doris Surma.
Bob enjoyed his retirement with fishing, camping, and growing fabulous vegetables in their garden. He was a lifelong Atheist, but close to his death, accepted Christ as his Savior. To God be the glory!
There will be no visitation or services. A private interment with Military Honors will be held at a later date. Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. [45719]
Obituary Online notes for Muriel J. (Spouse 1)
OSCEOLA- Muriel J. Milliken, 87, of Osceola, passed away peacefully in her sleep following an extended illness at her home on Saturday December 20, 2014. She was born March 14, 1927 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada to the late John & Bella (Ross) Tough. On October 2, 1956 in Angola, Indiana she married Robert L. Milliken, Sr. He survived along with three daughters, Janet (Donny) Simbeck of Osceola, Sandra (Donald) Ellis of Troy, TX, Donna (Michael) Wysocki of Spring Hill, FL; three sons, John (Karen) Milliken, Mike (Kari) Milliken both of Mishawaka, Robert L. (Patricia) Milliken, Jr., of Coatesville, PA; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Tough. Muriel enjoyed gardening, bird watching and cooking for her family. In accordance with her wishes there will be no visitation or services and cremation will take place. Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home in Osceola is entrusted with her arrangements. [45721]
Obituary Online notes for Winifred Eileen (Spouse 2)
Winifred Eileen Lant, age 94 years of Niles, Michigan died peacefully at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at West Woods of Niles following an extended illness.
She was born on November 10, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to Vernon and Rachel L. (Craig) McDivitt. She was graduated from South Bend Riley High School in 1942. She was a bookkeeper for local businesses, and for the family business, “Lant’s Lodge” on Barrington Lake, Ontario. After many summers at the lodge, the family moved to Canada, living at the lodge, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, and in Winnipeg, Manitoba for eight years before returning to Niles.
Winifred attended the First Church of God in Niles. She enjoyed gardening, with a special interest in the cultivation of roses. She took great care of her appearance, always dressed and accessorized well, and found great pleasure in selecting and acquiring her outfits and jewelry. But her greatest joy was her family.
She was first married on September 4, 1942 in Saint Joseph County, Indiana to Robert Milliken. Later, on February 23, 1957 in Angola, Indiana she married Ivan Delane Lant with whom she celebrated the twenty-eighth anniversary of their wedding prior to his death on January 28, 1986. She was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Lant in 1999.
Surviving family includes her sons, Robert (& Patricia) Milliken of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Keith (& Peggy) Lant of Niles; grandchildren Lori (& Christopher) Burns, Robert Milliken, Holly (& Andrew) Bizoe, Miah Wells, Grace Wells, Tristin Nemethy, and Courtney Callahan; and great-grandchildren Brenna Burns, Titus Bizoe, and Judah Bizoe.
The family of Winifred Lant will gather privately for committal services at her graveside in Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, Indiana with the Rev. Robert Jackson of the First Church of God officiating. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home in Niles.
Contributions in memory of Winifred may be made to Pregnancy Care Center, 527 East Main Street, Niles, Michigan 49120; https://pccniles.com. [45722]
She was born on November 10, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana to Vernon and Rachel L. (Craig) McDivitt. She was graduated from South Bend Riley High School in 1942. She was a bookkeeper for local businesses, and for the family business, “Lant’s Lodge” on Barrington Lake, Ontario. After many summers at the lodge, the family moved to Canada, living at the lodge, Sioux Lookout, Ontario, and in Winnipeg, Manitoba for eight years before returning to Niles.
Winifred attended the First Church of God in Niles. She enjoyed gardening, with a special interest in the cultivation of roses. She took great care of her appearance, always dressed and accessorized well, and found great pleasure in selecting and acquiring her outfits and jewelry. But her greatest joy was her family.
She was first married on September 4, 1942 in Saint Joseph County, Indiana to Robert Milliken. Later, on February 23, 1957 in Angola, Indiana she married Ivan Delane Lant with whom she celebrated the twenty-eighth anniversary of their wedding prior to his death on January 28, 1986. She was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Lant in 1999.
Surviving family includes her sons, Robert (& Patricia) Milliken of Coatesville, Pennsylvania and Keith (& Peggy) Lant of Niles; grandchildren Lori (& Christopher) Burns, Robert Milliken, Holly (& Andrew) Bizoe, Miah Wells, Grace Wells, Tristin Nemethy, and Courtney Callahan; and great-grandchildren Brenna Burns, Titus Bizoe, and Judah Bizoe.
The family of Winifred Lant will gather privately for committal services at her graveside in Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger, Indiana with the Rev. Robert Jackson of the First Church of God officiating. Arrangements were made at the Halbritter-Wickens Funeral Home in Niles.
Contributions in memory of Winifred may be made to Pregnancy Care Center, 527 East Main Street, Niles, Michigan 49120; https://pccniles.com. [45722]