Margaret Jane Miller

Margaret Miller passed away on February 26, 2008 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Margaret (McCarthy) Miller was born on July 11, 1919 in Suring Wisconsin to Mildred (Lucas) Mc Carthy and John “Jack” Mc Carthy. She grew up on the homestead farm outside Suring Wisconsin on the Oconto River. She married the love of her life Melvin Miller on December 24, 1940. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1985.
Margaret was further preceded in death by her four infant children James, John, Mary and Bonnie Miller. Her Mother and Father, brothers and sisters-in-law Bernie and wife Helen, Steve and wife Jenny, Alec and wife Alberta, John, and Bill and sisters and brothers-in-law Middy (McCarthy) Boutell and husband Edward and Ellen (Mc Carthy) Dolan and husband John as well as her infant brother and sister James and Beatrice. In addition she was preceded in death by Father and Mother in-law Fred and Esther Miller her brother-in-law Fred Miller Jr., sisters-in-law Laverne (Miller) Wogikoski, and Marie (Miller) Murphy, and her special sister Dorothy (Miller) Corey.
She is survived by her son Randy Miller and wife Gail, daughter Marcia (Miller) Broeren and husband Dale. Grandchildren: Lisa (Miller) Olson and husband Tim, Christopher Miller, Bonnie Broeren and boyfriend Vipin Gandra and Ben Broeren and girlfriend Caroline Langendorfer.
Further she is survived by Sisters-in-law Ethel McCarthy, Betty (Miller) Hudson and Lorraine (Miller) Wankey as well as a special group of nieces and nephews. Mom was blessed with wonderful friends that are more like family then friends.
Mom was an outstanding wife, mother and grandmother. Our Mom and Dad would have celebrated 45 years of marriage the year that Dad left us. They were best friends. They could enjoy the simplest of life's pleasures and could also support and sustain each other during the saddest of times. They provided a home filled with love and positive energy. Never a day went by that we didn't hear those magic words from Mom “I love you”. Mom believed in us and taught us to believe in ourselves. She taught us to laugh at ourselves but never to laugh at others. Mom exhibited a kind, accepting nature to everyone she met and she loved and lived her Catholic faith. It didn't matter what country she was in or if the people around her spoke English- in minutes Mom had new friends. Forgiveness wasn't an option it was a requirement. Mom had a sense of humor that was crisp right to the end. She was a loving, involved and devoted Grandmother. Mom had a special relationship with each of her grandchildren and she leaves each of them with a treasure chest of rich and lasting memories. She spoke often about the incredible gift each of them was in her life.
Mom loved her nieces and nephews and they loved her. She taught all of us to look forward but remember where you came from. That foundation will bring you strength and provide direction for what lies ahead.
We were all blessed with a lot of Irish wisdom and wit when we saw Mom and Aunt Ethel together. She always treasured the visits and phone calls they had together.
Mom we had to say goodbye and we didn't think we could. But you taught us by example that we would survive even these saddest moments. Thank you for the endless gifts you brought to each of us. We love you and will miss you everyday.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of 4 South at St. Elizabeth who made a hospital a home. We would also like to thank the wonderful hospice staff of Affinity Visiting Nurses, Dr. Kevin Mortara, Dr. Todd Speer and their staff. We would also like to thank Dr. Jack Anderson who was always there when we needed him.
We invite friends and family to join us for a service celebrating Mom's life on Thursday February 28, 2008. Visitation will begin at 3:00pm at St. Gabriel Church until the funeral mass at 6:00pm at St. Gabriel Church, Neenah with Father Robert Lexa officiating.