Photo courtesy of Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. - Lafayette Chapel - Lafayette
Apr 1, 1952 - Apr 3, 2019
On behalf of the West Central Region Nursing Honor Guard, we would like to send our condolences to the Von Stein family. Please know that several nurses in West Central Indiana are praying for your family. May you have peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Tracy Smith
April 08, 2019 | Lafayette, IN
My heart goes out to you Pete in your time of sorrow, you have my deepest sympathy. Millie was a very compassionate women with a beautiful soul and a testament to her faith. May she rest in peace.
Carol Salts
April 08, 2019 | Lafayette, IN | Acquaintance
Millie was such a wonderful lady. She will be missed by all. My Thoughts and Prayers are with The Family during this time of loss.
Charles Heckathorn
April 08, 2019 | Delphi, IN | Coworker
Millie was a wonderful and caring friend, remembering her from college days in Fort Wayne. She was Alice's best friend, Jason's godmother, and so caring to Alice and I and our sons. We have some fond memories of visits with them. She made the world a better place and will be missed.
Peter Wesson
April 08, 2019 | Trail Creek, IN
I will miss you warm smile and wonderful hugs.
Christine DeLion
April 06, 2019 | Battel Ground, IN | Friend
God's peace and consolation to all of Millie's family and friends. She is a very loved person and we will miss her dearly. Millie, may God's face shine upon you and may you rest in His eternal peace!
Jan Farrell
April 06, 2019 | West Lafayette, IN | Friend
Millie was awesome lady. She was love and will be missed by many of friends. I loved working with her at the Veterans Home. Love and miss you lady.
Diana Luper
April 06, 2019 | Clarks Hill, IN | Friend
So sorry to hear of the passing of Millie. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pete at this difficult time in his life. Kenny & Kim Short
Kenny Short
April 06, 2019 | West Lafayette, IN | Acquaintance
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rick & Beth Robertson
April 05, 2019 | West Lafayette, IN | Friend
Milica “Millie” Margaret von Stein, 67, of Lafayette died Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at her home with her family by her side after a courageous three year fight with cancer.She was born April 1, 1952 in Chicago, IL to the late Branko and Stella Maria (Krawiec) Mijatovich both of whom immigrated from Europe after WWII. She was a 1969 graduate of Knox High School in Knox and received her nursing diploma from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Fort Wayne in 1973. In 1975, she married Peter P. von Stein in Fort Wayne and they have been married 44 years. Millie then continued her education and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of North Carolina in 1984 and a Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue University in 2003. Millie was passionate for nursing and worked in various hospitals and other medical facilities in Fort Wayne, North Carolina, Indianapolis, and Lafayette. She worked as a unit supervisor at the Indiana Veteran’s Home until her retirement on April 1, 2012. After her retirement, she was a nursing clinical instructor at Ivy Tech Community College.Millie enjoyed reading and baking. She also enjoyed antiquing and collecting angels. She loved her old house in the country and restoring and decorating it. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. She loved her many nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces.Along with her husband Peter, she is survived by a brother, Branko (Julie) Mijatovich of Fort Wayne and a sister, Barbara Tholl of Knox.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Alex Mijatovich; father-in-law, Luther von Stein; brother-in-law, James von Stein; and sister-in-law, Janet Knight.Memorial contributions in Millie’s name may be given to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to St. James Lutheran Church and school. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday. April 8, 2019 at Soller-Baker, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette.Services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Soller-Baker, Lafayette Chapel.Interment will follow at Farmers Institute Cemetery, located at 660 South and 375 West, Lafayette, IN 47909.
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