Mildred Marie Strelkow
August 2, 1929 - October 24, 2016
Mildred (Milly) Marie Strelkow, 87, passed away on October 24, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Aug 2, 1929, and has resided in Houston, Texas for the last 36 years with the love of her life, Paul whom she is predeceased by, after 65 years of marriage. They loved to travel and were avid Steelers fans. Milly led a very active life and worked in the banking industry before retiring. She enjoyed participating in church activity leagues such as bowling and golf. She was a Girl Scout leader and instilled In her daughters independence, strength and perseverance. She will be remembered for her fighting spirit. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Cheryl Ann Parnis and Susan Strelkow, her brother Dr. Robert Ferko (Barbara) of Clinton Twp, MI, her sister Mary Ann Protch and sister-in law Maryanne Steele of Pittsburgh, PA, along with nieces and nephews. The family would like to acknowledge deep appreciation for her special caregivers, Aylen, Ophelia, Veilka and Gigi. The Strelkow family will be present to receive friends Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM at Dettling Funeral Home, 14094 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079. The Funeral Mass will commence Friday, October 28, at 10:30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, TX 77079. A reception will follow Holy Mass on the church campus. The Committal service will follow the reception at Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in Milly's memory to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org
Mildred (Milly) Marie Strelkow, 87, passed away on October 24, 2016. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Aug 2, 1929, and has resided in Houston, Texas for the last 36 years with the love of her life, Paul whom she is predeceased by, after 65... View Obituary & Service Information