Mildred Waltz

Mildred E. Waltz

"Midge"

Age 86 of Wilmington, passed away Friday afternoon, January 13, 2012 at her home.

Born July 17, 1925 in DeSelm, Mildred was a daughter of the late Louis and Ione Hammond-Corlett. She was raised in the DeSelm area and educated in Manteno.

Survivors include her husband William Waltz of Wilmington; one sister Sharon (Dean) Bird of Tamaroa, Illinois, and two brothers-in-law: Ken Surman of Wilmington and Earl Welsh of Peotone, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters: Vivian Vonbank, Darlene Shenk, Carol Surman, Maureen Welsh, Lois Hutchingson and Grace Corlett and four brothers: Hank Corlett, John Corlett, Millard Corlett and Harold Corlett.

Visitation will be held on Monday January 16, 2012 between the hours of 4:00PM and 7:00PM at Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Graveside services and interment will follow Saturday January 21st at 11:00AM in Wesley Cemetery.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Mildred's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.FRBfuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-2181)