Mildred Maxine WINKLER

Mildred Maxine WINKLER

Female 1924 - 2012  (88 years)

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  1. 1.  Mildred Maxine WINKLERMildred Maxine WINKLER was born on 5 Jan 1924 in Petersburg, Indiana; died on 16 May 2012 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois; was buried in Highland Memorial, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1930, Living with parents in Oakland City, Gibson Co., Indiana
    • Census: 1940, Living with parents in Oakland City, Gibson Co., Indiana

    Notes:

    Name:
    Mildred Maxine Henager
    Mt. Carmel, IL
    Many knew her as their friend. Thousands knew her as their P.E or Music Teacher. Hundreds knew her as their choir director at First General Baptist Church, but more importantly to her was the fact that all knew her as one who loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On May 16, 2012, following a long battle with Alzheimer's, Mildred Maxine Henager passed away at Oakview Heights Continuous Care & Rehab in Mt. Carmel, IL. Mildred was born on January 5, 1924 in Petersburg, IN, the daughter of Millage and Fern (Carter) Winkler. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Paul Henager. They were married on December 28th, 1944, while Paul was home for a short leave during World War II. Also surviving are their four children, son Paul Alan Henager (Ruth Ann), daughter Myra Webb (Gary), daughter Melody Glick (friend Denny Martz), and son Gregg Henager (Yvette), eight grandchildren, Eric Henager (Alicia), Aaron Henager (Malissa), Curtis Webb (Hillary Seaton), Heather Kirchoff (Brian), Travis Glick (Jenn), Darin Glick, Danielle Trapp (Bob), and Kylee Henager; and brother, Ray Winkler. Paul and Mildred are also blessed with 13 great grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kenneth Henager; infant granddaughter, Tawni Jo Henager; and two sisters, Faye Evans and Mary Ellen Nelson. Mildred will be remembered for her love of life, her practical jokes, and her ability to laugh at herself. Her family has set up an e-mail account with the hope that you will share your stories about Mildred. Some will be serious, some will be funny, some will be touching. Whether you have one story that stands out or many, please send them to memoriesofmildredhenager@gmail.com. We want to hear how Mildred touched your life and be able to share your story with generations to come. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Gideons International Bible Donations at www.gideons.org or mail them to R.R. #3, Box 82, Albion, IL 62806 or First General Baptist Church Building Fund, 120 W. 12th, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863. Visitation for Mildred will be from 2-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Chapel of Short Funeral Home, Mt. Carmel, IL. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Short Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Mt. Carmel. Online condolences may be made at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.


    Published in Courier Press on May 19, 2012

    Mildred married Paul HENAGER on 28 Dec 1944. Paul was born on 7 Feb 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Paul Alan HENAGER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Myra HENAGER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Melody HENAGER  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Gregg HENAGER  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Kenneth HENAGER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jun 1952; died on 30 Jul 1972; was buried in Highland Memorial, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Paul Alan HENAGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mildred1)

  2. 3.  Myra HENAGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mildred1)

  3. 4.  Melody HENAGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mildred1)

  4. 5.  Gregg HENAGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mildred1)

  5. 6.  Kenneth HENAGERKenneth HENAGER Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mildred1) was born on 21 Jun 1952; died on 30 Jul 1972; was buried in Highland Memorial, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois.