Marilyn Kay Millard

ROCKFORD- Marilyn Kay Millard, age 82, of Rockford and formerly of Harvard, IL passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. Born April 3, 1943 in Harvard, IL, daughter of Paul & Adelaide Janis (Chilson). In her younger years she worked alongside her mother at Admiral Manufacturing, then later employed as a nursing assistant at Harvard Hospital and Park Strathmoor Nursing Home, as well as caring for numerous families' children for many years. A proud Avon area rep, Marilyn enjoyed volunteering for the Rockford 4th of July Committee. She loved April Fool's Day, sitting down with a good book, entertaining her fur baby kittens; Baby & Miguel and of course her secret stash of treats. Beloved mother, grand, great and great great grandma, sister, aunt and dear friend; she will remain forever in our hearts.

She is survived by daughters, Terry (Tom) Warne of Loveland, CO and Kimberly (Michael) Moore of Rockford, IL; sons, Timothy (Elvie) Headrick of Green Bay, WI and James G. Millard of Rockford, IL; grandsons, Tim Jr., Charlie (Rachel), Michael, Cameron (Joanna) and Keith; granddaughters, Vanessa (Wayne), Heidi, April, Jessica (Sean), Rachel (Cory), Hope (Shawn) and Erin; 37 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Ellen (Kenny) Reynolds, Debbie (David )Decker, Ben Melson, David Melson and Pete (Ruth) Melson. She is predeceased by her father, Paul ( ) Janis; mother, Adelaide (John) Melson; children, Linda K. Norman and infants, Hope Ann and Michael James; brothers, Paul Eugene (Lola Mae) Janis; husbands, Gerald Guy Millard and William Henry Kidd Sr.; and many beloved dogs & cats.

Celebration of Life Memorial to be announced. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

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