Marquette––– Jeanne Marie Miller, beloved wife and mother, 83, of 1212 West Fair Avenue, Marquette, entered eternal life Thursday morning, July 26, 2007, in the comforting care of her family and Lake Superior Hospice.
Born October 8, 1923, in Trout Creek, Michigan, a daughter of Harold and Gladys (Hickey) Miller, Jeanne was raised in the Munising area. In 1944 she married Kenneth John Miller and the couple established their home in the Marquette area, raising their six children. Jeanne was an amazing wife, loving mother and a caring friend. She was an active, helpful and kind member of the Ladies Elks Lodge #405 BPOE. Jeanne in her spare time treasured time spent with her family, playing bingo, making jigsaw puzzles, and card games of all kinds.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Miller; her two daughters, Jan (Robert) Rial, of Lansing, MI, and Kim (Paul) Koenig, of Marquette; her four sons, Mike (Mary) Miller, of Marquette, Pat Miller, of Marquette, Ken Miller, Jr., of Escanaba, and Tim (Lisa) Miller, of Marquette; two sisters, Sally Bergau, of Lansing, MI, and Lois (Clyde) Springer, of Schoolcraft, MI; thirteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Pat; and her brother, Ken.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Monday, July 30, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm in the funeral home with Rev. Frank Ricca officiating. Immediately following a luncheon will be held at the Marquette Elks Lodge. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Quasem, Dr. Scholnik and to Lake Superior Hospice for the loving care given to our beloved wife and mother.