Josephine Millward (nee Krala) age 91 of Jackson died peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center. She was born July 11, 1925 in Milwaukee to Michael and Barbara (nee Kostial) Krala and married Charles T. Millward on September 5, 1959 in Milwaukee. Charles preceded her in death on November 16, 1996.
Josephine graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee in 1943. She then proudly worked for the Milwaukee Journal Company for 15 years.
Jo enjoyed volunteering at the Red Cross, first as an operator, patching calls through between servicemen around the world and their families and then as an office worker. She also enjoyed volunteering for the St. Joseph’s Community Hospital Auxiliary.
Josephine is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Dan) Brawn of Jackson, her 2 grandsons Tim and Andy and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Barbara Krala, her husband Charles Millward and her siblings: Victoria Cholip, Margaret Austin, Mary Krala, Michael Krala and Emily Vodica.
Private inurnment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee.
The Schmidt Funeral Home in Jackson is serving the family.
Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.schmidtfuneralhome.com