Prudence Van Mill

Prudence Couillard VanMill, age 86, Rapid River (Ensign), Michigan, died February 16, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital In Escanaba where she was a patient.

Prudence Guindon was born August 6, 1918 in Escanaba, the daughter of Onesime and Yvonne (Brunette) Guindon and was raised in the Flat Rock area. She married Henry "Hank" Couillard in 1936 and together had lived in the Wells and Gladstone areas. He preceded her in death in 1970.

Prudence Couillard later married Henry "Hank" VanMill in 1974 and they resided on the VanMill family farm in Ensign. Henry VanMill preceded her in death in 1992.

In addition to being an active homemaker, Prudence's working career included working at Royer Fish Market, Mattson Fruit Market, and as a cook at All Saints School, all in Gladstone.

In addition to her family, Prudence VanMill enjoyed gardening, canning, and quilting and she was known to receive great pleasure from feeding all types of wildlife, including deer and birds.

Prudence Couillard VanMill's survivors included:

4 Sons- Henry (Patt) Couillard of Cornell; Donald (Darlene) Couillard of Gladstone; Dale (Cathy) Couillard of Perkins; Harland (Lynn) Couillard of Gladstone

2 Daughters- Gladys Krokstad of Gladstone; Florence Kalishek of Gladstone

2 Step-sons, John (Pam) VanMill of Chicago; Larry (Kay) VanMill of Florida

3 Step-daughters, Patsy (Gene) Spechte of California; Bonnie (Jim) Hill of Wetmore; Mary Lou Heinz of Washington

2 Brothers- Lionel (Elizabeth) Guindon of Pennsylvania; Leonard (Gladys) Guindon of Cornell

5 Sisters- Rita Commet of Escanaba; Agnes McComb of Escanaba; Bertha Blevens of California; Evelyn (Charles "Bill") Cass of Gladstone; Helen Menard of Chicago

and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Hector Guindon, and by two sisters, Jeanette Swift and Marie Hill.

Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone Find A Grave Memorial# 32876026