Mildred L. Dennis
July 16, 1929 ~ January 9, 2022
Mildred L. Dennis, age 92, of Perry, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born July 16, 1929 in Dolson, IL to Thelma (Ohm) and Lucian Murphy. She married James S. Dennis on February 3, 1952.
Mildred was a graduate of Saint Louis Oklahoma High School and East Central State University in Ada, Oklahoma and was recognized in “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities” in 1950. Recognized as Teacher of the Year at Auburn and #1 Teacher at Riverside.
She was also a Columnist for “Telegraph News Herald” writing “This Week with Mildred” for over 20 years. She was a member and Certified Lay Speaker at Perry United Methodist Church, Ohio and Lake County Retired Teachers Association, and a former Member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was a volunteer for the Perry Reads Program, and Lake County East Hospital.
She leaves behind a son; Richard (Holly) Dennis; daughter, Donna J. Skufca; and sister, June Keene. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James; parents; son, John D. Dennis; son-in-law, Ron Skufca.
The family will receive friends 10 am to 12 Noon, Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Perry United Methodist Church with a Service immediately following at 12 Noon. Contributions may be made to Perry United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund 3875 Main St, Perry, OH 44081 or the Mildred Dennis Scholarship Fund at Auburn Career Center, 8140 Auburn Rd, Concord, OH 44077.
The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Donna I am so very sorry for your loss. I know what it’s like to lose both parents in such a short period of time. My mom passed in late Aug of 2017, and my dad passed in Jan of 2018. If there’s anything Jim and I can do, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our sincere condolences.
I am so sad to hear that Mrs. Dennis passed, although I smile knowing she is now talking with our Lord.
To say that Mildred Dennis had a huge impact on my life would be a grand understatement. She was me teacher at Auburn Career Center and she opened up the world for me in teaching me public speaking, and giving me the confidence to approach the work world in the right way. Her teaching, care, love, and guidance has followed me from the time in her class and forward when I graduated in 1980.
I will miss her greatly – as will the thousands of students whose lives she touched.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” My love and condolences to the family.
Amy Eisenhart Russo
Today I had a note from Donna telling about Millie and James. Millie was my cousin. I did not know them well but loved the time they came to see us in Dallas. We would have been “best friends” if our lives had placed us closer. Sending sympathy to Donna and her brother..They were a very special couple! Much love, Janey Nash