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RONALD MILNOR Obituary

Ronald M. Milnor of Elgin for 17 years Funeral services for Ronald M. Milnor, formerly a 25-year resident of Mount Prospect, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Elmhurst Road (Route 83) at Lincoln St., Mount Prospect. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Road (at Northwest Highway), Mount Prospect. Born May 25, 1923, in Mankato, Minn., he passed away Friday, April 30, 2010, in St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates. Mr. Milnor was a store planner and construction manager for JC Penney with 39 years of service. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving in India and Burma. Ronald was an active member of the Volkswagen Club of America, driving his Karmann Ghia to events. He was a private pilot, jazz musician playing a five-string stand-up bass and an artist. He was 100% devoted to his wife and family. He and Edna Mae were married for 64 years and together for 70 years. He was the beloved husband of Edna Mae Milnor (nee Johnson); loving father of Barbara Ternoir, Nancy (Scott) Thurber and Darby (Sandy) Milnor; cherished grandfather of Mathew (Adriana) Ternoir, Stephen Ternoir and Emily Milnor; dear brother of the late Jim Milnor and the late Marilyn Nisja; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorials to the American Lung Association, appreciated. For funeral information, 847-255-7800 or visit www.FriedrichsFH.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from May 1 to May 2, 2010.

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Nancy Anderson

May 8, 2010

Dear Edna Mae, Barbara, Nancy and Darby and families,

It was with a heavy heart that I received the news of the death of my Uncle Ronnie last weekend. As one of my mom's older brothers, and the one closer to her in age, Ronnie loomed large in the stories and escapades of their childhood and young adulthood. I came to know him as a man of humor, valor and family. Although we weren't often together, distance and time weren't variables to the bond of family in Ronnie's heart. I will forever remember and cherish the words he shared with me at the time of my mom's death, a testimony of his love for her. May you discover peace in the knowledge that you were adored and find the strength to live out the legacy of that love. With kind thoughts, Nancy Anderson

Dave Eisenbeisz

May 7, 2010

We with the Stateline Volksfolks would extend our sympathy at the passing of Ron. He will be missed in our community.

Jo Ann Leach

May 3, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing from Mom. Edna Mae, I didn't realize that Mom introduced you to Ronnie. You two had a good life together, we should all be so lucky. I know it's very hard to lose your Dad Nancy, but you had him for a very long time & you, Barbara & Darby were very fortunate to have him in your life for so long.

Father Jack Wehrs

May 2, 2010

I am sorry to hear of Uncle Ronnie's passing. He was one of Carole's and my favorite people.My sympathy to you Edna Mae and to your family.
"Rest eternal grant him, O Lord:
And let light perpetual shine upon him." Father Jack Wehrs (Carole Ruth Johnson)

May 2, 2010

Uncle Ron was clearly my favorite uncle. He made laugh and always gave me a lot of attention. I just recently saw Darby and Nancy at my mother's funeral. I can relate to the pain the family is feeling now. Jim Knutson (Mora,MN). ,

Nick Serrani

May 2, 2010

We were saddened to read of Ron's passing.I have many fond memories of our years together in the Regional Office. He was a kind fun person. Edna Mae our smpathy to you and your family. Nancy and Nick Serrani

Karen and Ken Swalley (Nisja)

May 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Memories of special times when Uncle Ronnie made me giggle. Remember all those special times and share them with all who knew him as a great family man. These memories will help you all get thru the tough times.

Mary Brabeck

May 2, 2010

I remember Uncle Ronnie as a kind and gentle man. He was devoted to Edna Mae and proud of his kids. He had an artist's eye and a poet's heart. I send words of comfort and courage to his beloved family. He will live on through you. Love, Mary (Knutson) Brabeck

Teresa Franklin

May 2, 2010

My mother, Mary Esther, often told us stories of her and her family growing up in Mankato. One I always cherished was her memory of Aunt Edna Mae writing to Ronnie while he was overseas in the military(one of our heroes, may I add). Aunt Edna Mae would be writing and writing, and when she saw my young mother standing close, she lovingly told my mother not to peek and try to read her letter. My mother responded, "I'm not...I can't even read handwriting yet!" She said the two of you wrote all the time...you were so much in love! You both were and are a role model for a long and loving marriage. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire Milnor family during this difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Elizabeth Franklin

May 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Uncle Ronnie was so kind, so funny, and so talented. His drawings were legendary. As was the love he showed for his family and for his friends.

We will miss him greatly. Our deepest sympathy is with you.

With Love, Elizabeth and John,
Celeste, Charles and Marcella

Mike & Nancy Gasparro

May 1, 2010

We were so sorry to learn of Ron's passing. He was such a fantastic neighbor on Chatham Lane in Roselle! Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

Margaret Fogelberg

May 1, 2010

I will miss Ronnie. He was a dear valued friend for close to 70 years. We (Edna Mae, Ronnie and I) grew up together in Mankato, MN.

There are many wonderful memories shared. My deepest sympathy to Edna Mae and her extended family.

Muggs Fogelberg

Jon Nisja

May 1, 2010

Edna Mae, Barb, Nancy, Darby, and family ... I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my "Uncle Ronnie". I will fondly remember the times spent with him. He was always able to make me laugh and spoke so fondly of the family that he adored. May God's peace and love be with you all during your time of sadness.

Susan Bitney

May 1, 2010

We are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Ron. Although we cannot be physically present at the wake and funeral know that we are with you in this time of sorrow. Norm Johnson's family

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