Calvin Robert "Bob" Mills' Obituary
Calvin Robert "Bob" Mills, Jr., 85, of Champaign, Illinois, formerly of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 7:26 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was born on September 9, 1924 in Toledo, Illinois, the son of Calvin R. Mills, Sr. and Bertha Hayword Mills. On January 6, 1946, he married Marjorie Maxine Lee in Casey, Illinois. She preceded him on January 25, 2000. Survivors include son, Doug Mills and wife Betty of Brownsburg, IN; son, Michael Mills and wife Alice of Champaign, IL; daughter, Barbara Taddia and husband Al of Miramar, FL; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is preceded by his parents, wife, brothers, Leonard and Tom Mills, and sisters, Leona Houser and Lydia Dougherty. Bob was a US Navy Seabee during WWII. He was a member of the VFW Posts in Casey and Champaign and also the American Legion in Champaign. Bob was a 1942 graduate of Casey High School. He was retired from the Steamfitters Local #149. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Markwell Funeral Home, Casey, IL with Ms. Vera Jean Duncanson officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. noon until the service time on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to Salvation Army, 502 N Prospect Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Service Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Visitation Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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