Dedicated to the memory of Frances Miller
This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Frances Miller of Livonia MI, formerly of Dearborn Heights and Detroit, who died peacefully on May 11, 2017, at her home in Livonia. Born November 13, 1923 in Yugoslavia, she is predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth Ramminger and Johan Biking and her sisters Kati and Anni of Germany.
Frances was a homemaker and her passion in life was raising her two devoted son's Jeffrey and Steve. As a single Mom with limited resources it was a huge challenge but somehow she made it look easy and fun. That's reflective of her endless love, care and support for her children. In her spare time she even managed to build a life size playhouse from scrap materials complete with a functioning door and windows.
Frances was a master cook and baker in the kitchen. She went to great lengths to ensure her cooking was not only very tasty but healthy as well. And her coffee walnut tortes and authentic German strudel were to die for.
Christmas was her favorite time of year; she went all out festively decorating the tree and house, preparing a delicious duck or goose dinner and baking those scrumptious Christmas cookies using her old world recipes.
She loved gardening, riding her bicycle and dancing with her son Jeffrey at the German festivals (the Liechtensteiner Polka was one of her favorites) until a few years before her passing.
Survivors include her two loving sons, Jeffrey of Livonia, and Steve (Maria) of Brighton MI and sister Maria of Chicago, IL, Brother Johann and Sister Elizabeth both of Germany as well as her adorable pet: Suzy (Parrot).
She's truly the heart and soul of our family and her passing is a great loss.
At her request, no service will be held.
P.S. Mom you will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Frances was a homemaker and her passion in life was raising her two devoted son's Jeffrey and Steve. As a single Mom with limited resources it was a huge challenge but somehow she made it look easy and fun. That's reflective of her endless love, care and support for her children. In her spare time she even managed to build a life size playhouse from scrap materials complete with a functioning door and windows.
Frances was a master cook and baker in the kitchen. She went to great lengths to ensure her cooking was not only very tasty but healthy as well. And her coffee walnut tortes and authentic German strudel were to die for.
Christmas was her favorite time of year; she went all out festively decorating the tree and house, preparing a delicious duck or goose dinner and baking those scrumptious Christmas cookies using her old world recipes.
She loved gardening, riding her bicycle and dancing with her son Jeffrey at the German festivals (the Liechtensteiner Polka was one of her favorites) until a few years before her passing.
Survivors include her two loving sons, Jeffrey of Livonia, and Steve (Maria) of Brighton MI and sister Maria of Chicago, IL, Brother Johann and Sister Elizabeth both of Germany as well as her adorable pet: Suzy (Parrot).
She's truly the heart and soul of our family and her passing is a great loss.
At her request, no service will be held.
P.S. Mom you will live forever in our memories and hearts.
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Thoughts
Dear Mom,
On Easter Sunday, Suzy and I send our deepest love and gratitude to you, our sweet and loving Mom, now watching over us from heaven. With the recent passing of Onkel Hans on March 20, we feel the weight of the end of an extraordinary generation for our family and the world. Your role in raising him created a bond that transcended time and circumstance, a testament to the depth of your love and care.
From firsthand experience, I can attest to having had the privilege of the best Mom in the whole world, and I know that Onkel Hans felt equally blessed to have such a devoted and caring big sister by his side.
With hearts overflowing with love on this Easter Sunday and always,
Jeffrey & Suzy XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Jeffrey and Suzy
31st March 2024
In Loving Memory of My Dearest Mom,
On the 7th Christmas since your passing, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit a Christmas card from the past:
“To my special Mom,
Our home is the happiest place at Christmas time because you make it such a special place. Everything from your beautiful decorations to those awesome homemade cookies and delicious homecooked dinner (and not to mention all the other loving and caring things that you do). My heart is filled with so many happy memories of Christmas and that’s all because of you.
And there could never be any Mom more wonderful than the one you are!
With all my love,
Jeffrey”
These sentiments capture just a fraction of the countless memories I will treasure forever.
With all our Love,
Jeffrey & Suzy XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Jeffrey and Suzy
25th December 2023
Thanksgiving is upon us and the first person I think of is my sweet and loving Mom. Wish you were here so we could have a big celebration and indulge in your awesome homemade feast. Unfortunately, that’s not in the cards. Nonetheless your endless love, grace and wisdom will carry us through the day, as it always does.
With all our love,
Jeffrey and Suzy XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Jeffrey and Suzy
23rd November 2023
Candles
Lighting this special candle in loving memory of your Birthday, Mom. We miss your laughter and joy, but your love remains with us always.
With all our love,
Jeffrey and Suzy XOXOXOXOXOXO
Lit by Jeffrey & Suzy on 13th November 2023
Today, on the six-year anniversary of your passing, we honor the beautiful memory of my beloved mom, who was the heart and soul of our family. Not a day goes by when we don't think of you and cherish the memories we shared. As we light this candle in your loving memory, we want you to know that your legacy of kindness, compassion, and selflessness continues to inspire us and guide us in our lives.
With all our love and gratitude,
Jeffrey & Suzy XOXOXOXOXOXO
Lit by Jeffrey & Suzy on 11th May 2023
In loving memory of my precious Mom on Easter.
Mom you're the best!
With love,
Lit by Jeffrey & Suzy on 9th April 2023