Marlene Milleson

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Marlene Joyce (Saner) Milleson was born on January 8, 1935, at her grandparents’ home in Halsey, Nebraska. She attended grade school at West Union country school and high school in Dunning. She graduated from Denver Business College earning a secretarial degree. She remained in Denver following graduation and worked for North American Van Lines answering phones and taking dictation.

Marlene returned home to the Sandhills in 1954. She married her long-time boyfriend, Benjamin “Junior” Milleson in June of 1955.

Marlene and Junior welcomed four children, Lishia, Byron, Vonda, and Ryan. Byron passed away at the age of 6 following a tragic accident. Losing Byron has weighed heavily on Marlene’s heart all these years. There is a joyous reunion in heaven now.

Marlene held several jobs over the years, served on the school board, and was active in many clubs. However, caring for her family was her pride and joy. Church was also a priority in her life. Before she moved to Off Broadway, she and her grandson Ty would often be found together in her pew.

She greatly enjoyed playing cards, dominos, bingo, completing puzzles, playing the piano, and listening to music. She loved traveling with Junior later in life. Wintering in Yuma was one of their favorite past times. Their trip to Alaska was also one she always talked about.

Marlene was a kind soul who was loved by many. She always encouraged her family to find the good in all people. She will be greatly missed.

Marlene passed away on September 11, 2025, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

She is preceded in death by her husband Junior, son Byron, grandson Ty Milleson, parents Vesta and Dorothy Saner, brother Dwight, and wife Phyllis, Saner, sister-in-law Dana Ruth, and husband Gene, Fink, sister-in-law Jeanette, and husband Bob, Edelman.

Marlene is survived by her daughters Lishia (Dennis) Chambers of Charles City, Iowa; Vonda (Todd) Heath of Cheyenne, Wyoming; son Ryan (Michelle) Milleson of Dunning, Nebraska; grandchildren Heather (Lyle) Staudenmaier, Brandon (Jennie) Wyckoff, Jace (Amy) Heath, Britt Heath, Chantelle Milleson (Eli), Shaylee Milleson; great grandchildren Tayten, Braden, Tragen, Aspen, Timber, and Tinlee.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM at the Sandhills Community Church in Dunning, NE. Burial will follow in the Purdum Cemetery at Purdum, NE. Memorials are suggested to Blaine County Rescue. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 14th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Sandhills Community Church in Dunning. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online remembrance or condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com