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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
A prayer service will take place at 11:00 a.m.
A procession to West Lawn Memorial Park for her interment will follow.
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RACINE – Mrs. Mildred (Millie) M. Tweedt, 91, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
She was born in Smithville, Mississippi on September 22, 1931, to the late Durell and Lee (nee Chandler) Ferguson. She married Ronald Tweedt on September 7, 1957, in Fulton, MS. They later lived in Lakefield, Minnesota before moving to Racine in 1968.
Millie worked at High Ridge County Home, later to become Ridgewood Care Center, until her retirement.
She is survived by her three daughters, Moena Olson, Bonnie (Doug) Kleimola, and Cindy Tweedt; her five grandchildren, Bernie Olson, Sonya Olson, Kacie (Eric) Sodergren, Kindy (Yonaton) Rouache, and Kai (Samantha Ingle) Kleimola. She is further survived by seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Dot Malone, Shirley Williams, and Lanetta Henderson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. In addition to her parents and husband, Millie was preceded in death by her brothers, Edward Ferguson, Wayne Ferguson, and Rodney Ferguson.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A prayer service will take place at 11:00 a.m. A procession to West Lawn Memorial Park for her interment will follow.
Thank you to all of the Ridgewood staff and a very special heartfelt thank you to the staff on 2 east who cared so well for our mother these past years.
Anita Salay says
My heartfelt sympathy Cindy. This isn’t an easy path we travel but with Gods help hopefully we do it gracefully! I think our Moms are our greatest influencers and cheer sections-they’ve earned their wings! May they rest in peace and tranquility and always be watching over us❤Love you,
Beverly A Elliott says
My deepest sympathy to the whole family God’s gift was a peaceful transfer to his heavenly home
Ingrid Metz says
Bonnie I’m so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers. Take care!❤️
Sue and Frank Mitchell says
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing!! Many fond memories remain with your Mom!! Bonnie, I remember your Mom sitting on the porch swing with you in the warm summer sun!! She was a delightful person!! Take care and remember the memories!!
Your neighbors……Sue and Frank
Gwen M. Smith says
Sending my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, Cindy. May you always feel her presence in your heart and soul. As you grieve, do not forget how beautiful and amazing person your mother was! May God let your mother rest among the angels.
Ted Chacon says
My sincere condolences to the Tweedt family. I remember working with Millie in the kitchen at Ridgewood. She was a very helpful and kind person. She’ll be missed!
Patricia Davis says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I worked with Millie at Ridgewood and she was always kind and sweet as the day is long! You were lucky to have such a wonderful mother and I am glad I had a chance to know her. Rest in peace!