Mildred Marie "Millie" Deffenbaugh

Mildred Marie “Millie” Deffenbaugh, 94, of Mansfield, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 A.M. Monday, June 10, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 15, 2024, at the Mansfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Nick Gleason officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Township Cemetery, Mansfield, Illinois. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Mansfield United Methodist Church. Cubs or casual attire is encouraged.

Memorials may be made to the Mansfield United Methodist Church or Kelso M. Garver American Legion Post 650, Mansfield, Illinois.

Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Mansfield, Illinois, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Millie was born on March 24, 1930, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, a daughter of William G. and Leona E. (Sommerfeldt) Siedschlag. She married Leland F. Deffenbaugh on August 11, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He passed away March 16, 2010.

She is survived by her children, Doris Ann (Owen) Lamb of Mansfield, Illinois, Donald (Kim Christie) Deffenbaugh of Mansfield, Illinois, and Danny (Margaret) Deffenbaugh of Riverview, Florida; seven grandchildren, Justin (Alisa) Lamb of Mahomet, Illinois; Jeremy (Marissa) Lamb of Monticello, Illinois; Danielle (Ross) Harden of Gibson City, Illinois; Danee (Dylan) Houser of Downs, Illinois; Danita (Jon) Roseman of Oreana, Illinois; Matthew (Lily) Deffenbaugh of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina; and Michael (Jordan) Deffenbaugh of Parkland, Florida; twenty great-grandchildren, Brayden, Ashton, Macey, Carter, Kellan, Grayson, Griffin, and Kesler Lamb; Kendyl and Karsyn Harden; Aubrey Thomas; Wyatt Houser; Dayton Roseman; and Hunter, Bear, Ayden, Rogue, Landon, Kenzie, and Hailey Deffenbaugh; sister, Lois Byrd of Mansfield, Illinois; and brother, Pete Siedschlag of St. Paul, Minnesota.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Dennis Leland Deffenbaugh; four brothers; and four sisters.

Millie worked 50 years for the school district as a cook and school bus driver.

She was a member of the Mansfield United Methodist Church.