Louise Milde

Louise Anna Milde, 90, of Jackson died Friday, March 19, 2004, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born Sept. 8, 1913, at Jackson, daughter of Louis and Anna Brennecke Schaper. She and Frank Milde Sr. were married June 7, 1938. He died Jan. 28, 1983.

Milde was a homemaker, co-owner and bookkeeper for Milde Farms Inc. most of her married life. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. Ann's Sodality and a charter sponsor and leader of Immaculate Conception 4-H Club. Milde was a member of the Oak Grove Homemakers Club and MFA Ladies Auxiliary, holding various offices while she was a member.

Survivors include two sons, Frank Milde Jr., and Dr. Mark Milde and wife, Cheryl, all of Jackson; two daughters, Mary Talley and husband, Carl, of Jackson and Frances Milde of Pinedale, Wyo.; eight grandchildren, Andrea Talley, Doug Talley, Susan Englehart, Craig Milde, Leeann Otten, Blane Milde, Jon Mark Milde and Brad Milde; three great-grandchildren, Callie and Case Englehart and Zachary Chapman.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer and Herbert.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Cracraft Miller Funeral Chapel; parish prayers at 7 p.m.

Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson with Monsignor Edward Eftink officiating.

Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Immaculate Conception School Building Fund.

Cracraft-Miller Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.