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Mildred Lacy
Mildred Lacy
Prairieburg
Mildred Lacy, 95, passed away December 19, 2025, at home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Millie was born on January 26, 1930, in Sigourney, Iowa, to Fred and Wanda Thornburn. She worked at and retired from Collins Radio after 32 years. She dedicated her life to Jehovah and worshiped with the congregation at the Kingdom Hall on Mt. Vernon Road.
Millie is survived by her children, John Lacy and Mary Jo (Douglas) Trumbo; granddaughters, Shawn Carnicle, Mary Intlekofer and Noreen (Ben) Etzel; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings and great-grandson, Jacob Markwell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JW.org. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.iowacremation.com.
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