Millie Arden
Gillespie | Save
Millie Arden, 94, of Gillespie, IL, died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. She was born January 4, 1932, in Benld, IL to Peter Motika & Paraskevia "Pearl" Cuca Motika.
She married Harry G. Arden on August 1, 1959 in Benld, IL. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2022.
She was a clerk for St. Francis Hospital for 3 years, Illinois Power for 17 years and Echlin for 14 years. Millie was a member of the Holy Dormition Church.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Millie was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, brothers, Paul Motika, Frank Motika, Peter Motika, sisters, Julia Katrenich, Mary Redeffer, Olga Massa, Anastasia Dunmire, Ann Stengel and two sisters in infancy.
Public funeral services are Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial will be at Holy Dormition Cemetery, Benld. Memorials are suggested to Adopt A Pet, PO Box 53, Benld, IL 62009.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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