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Skye McMillin Obituary

Skye Elaine McMillin, age 16, of Council Bluffs and formerly of Henderson and Oakland, Iowa died Saturday, January 26, 2008, at the Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Neb.

Skye was a junior at the East Mills High School in Malvern, Iowa where she played volleyball. Skye is survived by her mother, Amy Hollesen of Council Bluffs; father, Richard "Rick" McMillin and his wife Kim of Stanton, Iowa; brother, Jesse McMillin of Council Bluffs; grandmother, Joyce Longcor of Oakland, Iowa; grandparents, Robert and Linda McMillin of Red Oak, Iowa; step sisters and brother, Makayla Hudson, Kaylie Hudson, and Bryan Putnum all of Stanton; and special friend, Gregg Greene of Malvern, Iowa.

Visitation will be on Thursday, January 31, 2008, at the Hertz Funeral Home in Carson, Iowa with family present to receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, February 1, 2008, at the East Mills Nishna Valley Building, Hastings, Iowa, at 2:00 p.m. with burial in the Carson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Jan. 28, 2008.

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TIMEE & MELISSA HIGGINBOTHAM & FILIP

January 31, 2008

AMY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS WE ARE ARE THINKING OF YOU. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW.

Laura Tennigkeit

January 30, 2008

To you and your family: I was saddened to hear of Skye's passing when reading the paper. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember having her in first grade when she attended Underwood. She was a pleasant and happy student.

pat and les buffington

January 30, 2008

our heart goes out to you and your family she will be missed by all and our prayer and thoughts goes to you and your family .

LuAnn Bixler

January 29, 2008

Our deepest sympathies are with you for the loss of your daughter and sister. Our thoughts will be with you through this difficult time.
Wanda (Abbott) Barrett- related: Adam Jesse Abbott's brother Adrian Adair Abbott; Adrian is the father of Wanda.
The Thomas Abbott Families:
MaryLou Abbott-wife of Tom Abbott
Wally and Wanda Abbott - son and daughter-in-law of Tom and MaryLou Abbott
Garvin and LuAnn Bixler- daughter and son-in-law of Tom and MaryLou Abbott
Tom and Pam Abbott - son and daughter-in-law of Tom and MaryLou Abbott
Related: Adam Jesse Abbott's brother Adrian Adair Abbott; Adrian is the father of Thomas "Tom" Abbott.

Bill Price

January 29, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.

Bill, Jasclyn and Chase Price

Ellen McMillin Burnside

January 29, 2008

I am deeply saddend to hear of Skye's passing...my thoughts and prayers are with you all...May God Bless and Watch Over You...love

Mark Pote

January 29, 2008

Amy, I'm so sorry for you and your families loss. If she was anything like you, she was a sweet girl and a good friend to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Danielle Paulsen

January 28, 2008

Skye was one of my close friends and it so tragic what happened. She is going to be greatly missed but bunches and bunches pf people. We will all always love her and never forget her. She tried to bring your spirits up when they were down and she was always smiling and singing in the hallways at school. She will never be forgotten. We love you Skye!!

The Sowers Family

January 28, 2008

We love you Skye! We'll miss you!

January 28, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Karen Sorensen

January 28, 2008

So sorry to hear about Skye. You have my sympathy. I can't begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. Just know that you are in my thoughts. Love, Aunt Karen

Beverly Santacruz

January 28, 2008

CORDERO AND ME ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SKY WAS SO SPECIAL TO US.. OUR LOVE AND SYMPATHY IS WITH ALL OF YOU ..
LOVE YOU ALL
AUNT BEV & CORDY

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