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- June 28, 2012
Elizabeth W. Milleville
Niagara Gazette
WHEATON, IL — Elizabeth W. Milleville, age 94,was called to her heavenly home on June 23, 2012 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Center in Wheaton, IL. Born on August 13, 1917 in Wheatfield, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rheinard and Alma (Wendt) Ziemendorf.
Elizabeth graduated from North Tonawanda High School and worked for Wendt's Dairy. She married Albert Milleville on July 19, 1947 and was a member of St James Ev. Lutheran Church in Bergholz for more than 60 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher and volunteered in many other areas of the church. Elizabeth was also a 4-H leader and also worked for Hens & Kelly Department Store. Her interests included gardening, reading, and spending time with and caring for family, She was disappointed that she was not able to attend college to become a teacher, so she imparted on family, friends, and acquaintances the importance of education and lifelong learning.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, William Ziemendorf; sister, Jane Ziemendorf; husband, Albert; and daughter, Nancy. Elizabeth is survived by children, Dan (Marcia) of Arnold, MD, and Jon (Cathy) of Wheaton, IL; a brother, Lloyd Ziemendorf; grandchildren, Shawn (Diane) , Nathan (Kristina), Andrew (Emily), Laura, and Ken; great-grandchild, Beata; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be remembered as a Christian, a cookie-maker, a gardener and a caretaker.
"Blessed are you that weep and mourn,
for one day you shall laugh.
Be not afraid. I go before you always.
Come follow Me, and I will give you rest."
Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Sunday, July 1, 2012, from 6:30-9:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 2nd at 11 AM at St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road, in Bergholz. Interment will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, Memorial Fund, 2437 Niagara Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14034.
Visit www.niagara-gazette.com/obituaries for online guest register.
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1917 - 2012 (94 years)