Mildred "Millie" Suplinski

Mildred “Millie” E. Suplinski, 95, life-long resident of Green Bay, found peace with God, Saturday, January 25, 2020. Born August 23, 1924, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Theodore and Laura (Nickolai) Chekouras. Millie was raised with a strong Catholic faith. She graduated from East High School, 1942. After graduation, she worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for VanDeuren Agency where she met Harold J. Suplinski and were married on August 21, 1948, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Harold preceded her in death on February 21, 1991.

Millie will be remembered as a kind and caring person. She was an avid Bridge player, enjoyed cheering for the Packers, music and dancing, reading and watching classic movies. She and Harold enjoyed a fun social life with many friends in Schmitt Park. Millie was extremely proud of her family and would attend all of her grandchildren’s activities. There is no one who could ever make homemade fudge like Millie.

Millie is survived by three children, David (Mary Power) Suplinski, Madison, Steven Suplinski, Green Bay, and Karen (David Dreckschmidt) Suplinski, Green Bay; grandchildren, Michael and Miranda Dreckschmidt, and Clayton Suplinski; one sister, Rose Marie (John) Chmura, Florida; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Chekouras, and Joann DeCleene, both of Green Bay; and many nieces and nephews, including her goddaughter, Barb Brown.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 43 years, Harold; sister, Helen Chekouras; and brother, Raymond Chekouras.

Visitation at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, South Monroe at Doty Street, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, from 9:30am until the time of the funeral. Funeral Mass, 11am Saturday at the Cathedral with the Rev. Brian Belongia officiating. Internment in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Malcore (East) Funeral Home is serving the family.

Millie’s family extends a special thank you to the staffs of Sage Meadows and Heartland Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Millie’s name.