Mildred "Millie" (Matson) Green

Mildred “Millie” Florence Matson Green, 95, born February 3, 1929, entered into eternal rest, on February 18, 2024, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her only daughter Kimberly “Robin” Green Mendez (Edwin “Ringo”).  Granddaughters: Danette, Shannon, Alesha, and Kristin Gholston (Jon); great-grandchildren: Kimberly (Brian), Juliette, Isabella, Veronica, Jacob, Christian, and Levi.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Lee Green; brothers: Matt, Peter, George, Andy, and Michael Matson; and sisters Mary Svabik and Katie Murchek; and several nieces and nephews. 

Millie retired from the Youngstown Canteen, where she served many meals with love and extra helpings.  She was a proud member of many clubs in her East Chicago, IN community; including White Eagle Club, Golden Ages, Heritage Hall Seniors Club, Croatian American Civic Club, St. Mary’s Rosary Sodality, Happy-timers, and American Legion Post #369 Ladies Auxiliary.

Millie loved to play bingo every Wednesday, swim, and watch Cowboys & Westerns.  She loved listening to Elvis and Croatian music.  She loved to feed stray cats, loved her dogs, always contributed to animal rescues and happily donated to all charities.  She loved to cook and make her famous nut rolls and soups.

Millie, affectionally known as Auntie, Grandma Green, and GG will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her kindness, grace, and spirit will stay in our hearts forever, and we will carry your “sparkle” wherever we go.

We invite you to wear something glittery, colorful, or embellished to honor the “sparkle” that Mildred was.

A heartfelt thank you to Franciscan Hospice for their care and comfort. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Humane Indiana Shelter or South Shore Friends of Veterans. To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. James the Less Church, 9640 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, IN with Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle officiating.  Burial to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, IN.  Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024 and from 10:00 am to 10:30 am at the Church on Friday morning. Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle will hold Prayer Services at 6:00 pm on Thursday followed by services by the American Legion Ladies Auxillary Unit #369..

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