The memorial service for Lillian E. Millard, 96, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jeff Whillock officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Aberdeen. Lillian died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at Sanford Medical Center, Aberdeen.
Lillian Ella Millard was born April 23, 1916, in Eureka to Gustave and Rosina (Schick) Libis. She grew up on the farm and went to school in Eureka.
On Dec. 19, 1940, Lillian married Keith Millard in Huron. They both worked at the Lincoln Ranch in Columbia before moving to Aberdeen. Through the years, Lillian had several jobs, but devoted her life to raising their children and caring for her family. After Keith's death, she moved to Avera Retirement Community and remained there until her passing. Her family is grateful for the loving staff and the excellent care they gave her.
Lillian was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the VFW Auxiliary and Women of the Moose.
She will be remembered for her strong faith, love of family and her sense of humor. Lillian was a thoughtful, giving person and an excellent cook. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Steve (Lisa) Millard; her daughter, Brenda (Carl) Kline; one brother, Floyd (Lorene) Libis; two grandchildren: David (Beth) Kline, Tami (Lee) Hanson; five great-grandchildren: Connor, Mallory and Chase Hanson, Cameron and Jackson Kline; and granddog, Paisley; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Millard; parents, Gustave and Rosina Libis; four sisters; Alma Lafontaine, Evelyn Bieber, Irene Beck, and Lorene Ernst; and one brother, Clarence Libis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Aberdeen Area Humane Society - PO Box 1013, Aberdeen, 57401-1013.
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