Frieda A. Milano

Frieda A. Milano, 101, of Midland, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Stratford Pines Nursing Home. The daughter of the late Peter and Amelia (Noeske) Dittenber was born Jan. 31, 1917 in Detroit. The family moved to Midland when Frieda was 5 years old. She graduated from Midland High School in 1935. Frieda married F. John Milano in Saginaw, Nov. 4, 1939. After 46 years of marriage, John preceded her in death in 1985. Prior to her marriage, Frieda had worked for Michigan Bell and later for Valley Office Supply. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Ladies Guild, was an avid bowler, enjoyed baking, crocheting, sewing, yardwork and flowers.

Mrs. Milano is survived by sons-in-law, Buddy Seymour, Edward Naretto; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Dittenber and Jean Meddaugh; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Frieda was preceded in death by her daughters, Marilyn Seymour and Toni Ann Naretto; brothers, Merlin, Bernard and Arthur Dittenber; sisters, Adeline Bradshaw and Elsie Schlagrait.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Deacon Gary Lyvere officiating. Visitation will be at the CHURCH on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place 1:30 p.m. at Midland Memorial Gardens. Memorials in Frieda's name may be offered to Our Savior Lutheran Church. Personal messages of condolence may be offered at www.wilson-miller.com