Mildred "Millie" Granius
Mildred “Millie” J. Granius, 89, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, at Pine Crest Village in Sturgeon Bay. She was born February 1, 1935, in Namur, WI to the late Adam and Irene (Baudhuin) Jadin. She was the youngest of five girls and attended Brussels High School. On August 28, 1952, she married Bernard Granius at St. Mary’s of the Snow Catholic Church in Namur. They were married for 63 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and quilting. Millie was a hard worker, she ran the family farm with her husband Bernard, worked at Santa Rosa Shoe Company in Sturgeon Bay and Dehm’s Rehabilitation Center in Green Bay. Her last and favorite job was cooking at the Frosty Tip in Dyckesville. Millie and Bernard spent many winters vacationing in Destin, Florida. Mildred is survived by her daughter, Roxanne Hilbert, Sturgeon Bay; four grandchildren, Jason Granius, Chalonne Hilbert, Ryan (Jessa) Hilbert and Connor Hilbert; three great grandchildren Hattie, Hollis and Harbor Hilbert. She is also survived by her sister, Vida Jacobs, Green Bay, and many nieces and nephews. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Bernard in 2015; her parents, Adam and Irene Jadin; a son Patrick; son-in-law Thomas Hilbert; sisters and brothers in-law, Blanche (George) Jeanquart, Erma (Floyd)Sisel, Carole (Roland) Englebert, Dick Jacobs, nieces and nephews, Mary Englebert, Perry Sisel, Phil Jeanquart and Randy Englebert. Millie was very devoted to her Catholic faith. Her visitation and funeral will be at St. Francis and St. Mary Catholic Church in Brussels from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday. August 13, 2024, with mass to follow at 11:30 a.m. Mildred will be laid to rest at Nicolet Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum in Bay Settlement, WI alongside her beloved husband Bernard and son Patrick. The family extends special thanks to the staff at Pine Crest Village, where she resided for five years, and Unity Hospice for their compassion and excellent care of Millie. Additionally, the family wishes to recognize the pastoral care proved by Sue and David of St. Francis and St. Mary Church. Forbes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
