Mildred Ione Bagley
Mildred Ione Bagley, age 84, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin died Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home in Dell Prairie.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment will be at the Spring Grove Cemetery, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Mildred was born August 13, 1931 in Arkdale, Wisconsin to George and Ione (Goman) Attleson. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School, Stevens Point Normal and UW Stevens Point. She married Gary Bagley on August 15, 1959. Mildred worked as a teacher at Davis Corners, Roche-a-Cri, Briggsville and Neenah Creek Elementary until 1997 when she retired.
Mildred enjoyed quilting, sewing, tending to her cats, traveling, couponing, and taking care of her family.
Mildred was a member of Adams County Historical Society.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ione Attleson; brother, Marvin Attleson; husband, Gary Bagley; and niece, Jacqueline Lucivansky.
Survivors:
Sister-in-law: Jacqueline Attleson of Woodbury, MN
Niece: Caroline J. (Eric) Butterfield of Oak Grove, MN
Niece: Annette (Tom) Pagel of Grand Rapids, MN
Further survived by many cousins, other relatives, and many good friends.
We were also cousins, her Mom and my Dad were brother and sister. And she was one of my best friends, although there might have been times she would have disputed that — especially when she went for a helicopter ride with my new husband. We made quite a few road trips together, and they always had to include at least one thrift shop, one fabric shop, and lunch. If we didn’t have lunch it didn’t count. She inspired me to try some new things as I am sure she inspired many students over the years. God speed. Mildred, until we meet again.
My sincere condolences to Mildred’s family. She was my third grade teacher at Davis Corners School, and later a colleague – as we both taught in the Wisconsin Dells School District until retirement. My prayers are with her family.
I conferred with Mildred about the Bloomfields coming from Dolan, South Dakota. I had passed through there and thought this was the where they had once lived. The townsfolk were so kind to me when I asked about the history of the area, and they gave me a book commemorating a Dolan celebration. Mildred spoke of her teaching days in Briggsville, and she was going to show me the spot where Owen J Gromme painted his famous wildlife art. We never made that trip, but I will never forget some of the conversations we had, My sympathy to her family.
We were cousins. Her mother and my grandma were sisters. My family enjoyed many great times with her. Family dinners, thrift shopping, and visiting relatives in Ohio were a few of the treasured memories we hold on to. She was a great teacher and friend to many. She will truly be missed.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you all receive comfort from God. May Revelation 21:3-5 provide you with some encouragement and hope.
She was my teacher in grade school at the Wisconsin Dells Grade School in the 60’s. My condolences to the family!
Mildred’s husband died suddenly years ago and she often mentioned how much she missed him. She was occupied with researching her family history for many years. Besides the many cats–domesticated and feral–who were her companions, in her later years my brother, Lloyd Bloomfield, served to help her maintain her independence.
Mildred was a frequent visitor in my office (Adams Co Register of Deeds) as she was doing family research. I can still remember seeing her parents daily as I attended Roche-a-Cri Grade School. I have missed her these last several years. My sympathy to you.
I taught with Mildred and Helene Bloss at Briggsville during the 1980-81 school year.
We formed a strong friendship that year. I’m sorry to hear of her passing.
Mildred’s family – At once time I knew Mildred very well while working with the Adams County Historical Society. Mildred was a wonderful lady. I wish I had known her when she was young. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers in days ahead.