Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller, 97, of Star City, passed away on Sunday, June 12, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello. 

She was born on March 14, 1925, in Star City to the late Adolph and Mollie (Huff) Tack. Mary graduated from Star City High School in 1943 and went on to become a licensed beauty operator. On Feb. 14, 1950, she married Walter F. Miller in Crown Point. He passed away on Dec. 11, 1989. Mary was a dedicated farm wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening and canning as well as making delicious food for her family. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and playing cards. 

Survivors include her sons: Steven F. [Paula] Miller of Star City and John [Marcia] Miller of Star City; daughters: JoAnn Miller of Monticello and Myreta Wainscott of Speedway; grandsons: Brian [Kaitlynn] Miller, Andy [Rachel] Wainscott, Eric [Samantha] Miller, Travis Miller and Tyler Miller; granddaughter Kaitlyn [Ryan Wilson] Wainscott; and four great-grandchildren: Maxwell, Adelaide, Maurine, and Henry.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Adolph and Mollie (Huff) Tack; husband Walter F. Miller; and sister Alma May Tack. 

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16 at Star City West Cemetery in Star City with Pastor David Norris officiating.

Burial took place at Star City West Cemetery in Star City.

Memorial contributions may be made to Star City West Cemetery, Pulaski Animal Center, Riley Hospital for Children, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.

(Pulaski County Journal — June 22, 2022)