Obituaries: Million

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Sarah Martha “Pat” Million, 94 of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 11:57 p.m. at her home.

Her service will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington with Pastor Vaughn Hoffman officiating. Following the service burial will be held at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 4-7 p.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington and also on Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. at the church.

The family suggests memorials to be made to Wesley United Methodist Church.

Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha was born on March 20, 1923 in Callao, Mo. She is the daughter of George Albert and Rachel Ann (Seeney) Coffman. She married Roy B. Million on Dec. 24, 1950 in Moberly, Mo. He preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1989.

Martha is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Mike Sutter) Million, Bloomington; two sisters, Dorothy Switzer, Ozark, Mo. and Dora Hoppe, Rancho Mirage, Calif. and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters.

Martha is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Bloomington. She was a 40+ year member of the Charter Chapter American Business Women Association, serving as the secretary and Treasurer and on the Scholar Ship Committee. She worked at Jack Lewis Jewelers for 42 years, Candles and Stuff and the Key Shop at Westminster Village for 16 years. Martha loved cooking and she enjoyed volunteering at the Advocate BroMenn’s Atrium Boutique.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. James Vales and his staff for their compassionate care and support.

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