Adele Marie Milkert

She was born October 5, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, to George and Mildred (Hoffarth) Straub. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Georgia Kemp (nee Straub) and her nephew, Jason Kemp.

Adele is survived by her loving husband, Thomas A. Milkert of Peyton, CO, whom she married on November 1, 1969, in East St. Louis, IL; her child, Lindsay Zeller (nee Milkert) and Michael Zeller of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughter, Georgia Zeller of Colorado Springs, CO; and her grandpuppies, Rozsi and Gumdrop.

Years ago, Adele worked as a keypunch operator for Proctor & Gamble and then worked as a homemaker, devoted to her loving family.

Adele loved shopping, especially at Kohl’s, JCPenney, JTV, tiny antique stores - you name it, she shopped it! She especially loved spending time with her granddaughter, Georgia, and teaching her the fine art of the good sale. Adele was also the kindest and most genuine of people, placing the concern of so many others before herself. Her memory and legacy will live on in the lives of her family forever. She will truly be missed by all who loved her.

A visitation for Adele will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 4:00 P.M.- 8:00 P.M. at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, IL.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Doug Nicely officiating. Final interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, at https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications/donation-in-honor-of-someone.html, or to the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center, at https://www.wolfeducation.org/.