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Obituary – Mildred Louise “Midge” Sarver

Midge, age 93, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at her home.

Midge was born on February 25, 1932 in Chillicothe, IL to Chester Ross and Gladys Dessie (Rupp) Cameron.  She married William D. Sarver on April 13, 1952 at the Chillicothe First United Methodist Church.  Bill preceded her in death on March 22, 2019.  Also preceding her in death are her parents; her brothers, Charles, Everette and Archie; and her sister, Shirley Maness.

Surviving are her children, Danny (Margi Carlson) Sarver, Jodi (Brad Griffis) Sarver, Barry (Donna) Sarver all of Chillicothe, and Jim (Sheree) Sarver; her grandchildren, Abby Griffis, Jordan (Sasha) Sarver, Luke Griffis, Alex Sarver, Lauren Sarver and Bryce Sarver; her sister-in-law, Jan Shipley of Princeville, IL and many nieces and nephews.

Midge was a secretary for IVC School District 321 for 18 years.  She was a member of the Chillicothe First United Methodist Church, Pearce Community Center, and a founding member of Indianhead Boat Club.  Midge enjoyed boating, traveling, RVing to Fort Myers, FL and she loved line dancing, serving as instructor for the Pearce Line Dancer for many years.

Services were held on March 18, 2025 a Chillicothe First United Methodist Church. Visitation was held on March 17, 2025 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe.  Burial followed the service on Tuesday at Chillicothe City Cemetery.  Memorials in her name may be made to the church or Pearce Community Center.