Mildred E. "Millie" Kales

Mildred E. "Millie" Kales obituary, Hinsdale, IL

Mildred E. "Millie" Kales

Mildred Kales Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mildred "Millie" E. Kales, age 98, passed away peacefully February 10th, 2025 in Rockford, IL. Survived by her sister Elsie (the late John) Oyler, many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews and her cherished friend Richard Selleg; preceded in death by her husband Rudolph Kales, her son Dr. Christopher Kales; her siblings and their spouses, Olga (Milan) Placko, and Rudolf (Ann) Melicharek. Visitation Monday, February 17th, 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service 11:30 AM at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 South Grant St. Hinsdale. Interment Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to Chicago Botanic Garden as a tribute gift in memory of Millie's love of nature. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com
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