Born August 7, 1924 in Peoria to Mike and Josephine Venovich, she married her high school sweetheart, Jim E. Mathews on November 11, 1944 in Peoria. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Mary, Helen, Emma, Goldie; and one brother, Joe.
Surviving are two sons, Jim (Donna) Mathews of Pekin and Mike (Cindy) Mathews of East Peoria; and 12 grandchildren.
Millie attended Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin and Sacre Coeur Catholic Church in Creve Coeur.
She was devoted to her family, enjoyed spending time with and caring for them and following her children’s sports. Millie was a fan of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Cubs.
Services will be private with burial following at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
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