Mildred Mae Dennewitz

1926 - 2025

Mildred Mae Dennewitz

February 27, 1926 - October 27, 2025

NORMAL - Mildred Mae Dennewitz, 99, of Normal passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.

Mildred was born on February 27, 1926 in Wing, Ill., to Acie "Pete" and Maude Elizabeth (Shockey) Coleman. She met J. Stanley (Didge) Dennewitz at the Crossroads in Forrest Ill., when he returned from serving in the United States Army from 1941-1945. Thirty four of those months were in the South Pacific during WWII. After his return, they were united in marriage on June 22, 1946. They raised a family and lived a wonderful life together until Stan's death on March 7, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lorraine Honegger.

She is survived and was constantly proud of her three children: Jhan (Pam) Dennewitz, Danvers, Ill.; Jill (Bob) Keller, Normal, Ill., and Scott (Sherri Shannon) Dennewitz, Heyworth, Ill. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Chris (Judy) Keller, Jessica (Brett) Whitaker, Anne Dennewitz, and Trevor (Lauren) Dennewitz. Her eyes shined especially bright for her 7 great-grandchildren: Griffen, Dane, Avery, Lela Mae, Adelyn, Marlo, and Leighton. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Mildred, more affectionately known as Midge, Mid, and most famously Nana, was the epitome of a homemaker. She often enjoyed entertaining family and guests. Her gatherings were memorable events thanks to Nana's hard work, sassiness, sugar cookies, and most importantly, her Texas cake. She loved being outside, whether walking the trail, gardening in her beautiful yard, or simply watching the neighborhood squirrels and hummingbirds. But what fueled Nana's heart the most was the love she had for her grandchildren. She cared for each of them for many years when they were young. As they grew and started families of their own, her smile grew bigger and brighter with each great-grandchild that arrived. She loved keeping up with all of their activities and hearing stories about each one's adventures.

A Celebration of Life will be held to honor a life very well-lived on Saturday November 22, 2025 at Destihl Brewery from 1 to 4 p.m. The family will hold a private burial service at Funks Grove Cemetery where they will lay her to rest next to her husband. Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association in honor of Didge or a charity of the donor's choice.

Mildred/Midge/Mid/Nana will be deeply missed by those that knew and loved her, but comfort is found knowing Mildred lives on in the hearts of those she touched.

Calvert and Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, Illinois, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com [calvertmemorial.com].