Wilda McMillion Obituary

Wilda R. McMillion, 88, Rock Island, died at her home on Wednesday, January 19, 2005. At her request, she will be cremated. Private family services will be held. Her cremated remains will be buried at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her honor to Trinity Pathway Hospice.
Wilda was born February 6, 1916, in Amboy, Ill., to Bruno Ferdinand "B.F." and Gertrude (Goode) Reinboth. She married Benjamin McMillion on October 29, 1936, in Amboy, Ill. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1995.
Wilda was a member of Playcrafters Barn Theatre for many years acting, directing, and working in makeup and costumes. She played "Birdie" for many years on "The ACRI Creature Feature." She and her husband were active members of the Moline Elks for many years. Wilda was a volunteer and took great pride in being able to help those afflicted during the Polio Epidemic of the 1940s.
Wilda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Robert Fitch, Rock Island, Ill.; grandsons, Mark and Laurie Zude, Rock Island, and David and LuAnn Zude, Falcon, Colo.; four great-grandchildren, Crystal and husband, Dusty Smith, Rebecca Zude, Jessie Zude, and William Zude, all of Colorado; and great-great-granddaughter, Jaylynn Smith.
She was preceded in death by her grandson, James Zude, in 1996 in Rock Island, two brothers, and two sisters.