Vivian I. Miller

Vivian I. Miller, a resident of Grayslake, IL passed away on October 10, 2022.  She was born on June 2, 1932 to Otto and Irene Bydalek.  She grew up in Grant Park IL and it is there where she met and married Carl Miller.  They moved to Grayslake and were married for 54 years.

She was an active member of St. Gilbert Parish being a co-board member with Carl on the St. Gilberts initial school board.  Vivian would later become the school's secretary, nurse and bookkeeper for 25 years.  Her passion, and her gift to us was interacting with teachers, parents and the students trying to make each day special.

Vivian loved watching her children and grandchildren compete in sports from grade school through college.  She was a devoted follower at all of their games.

Vivian is survived by her children; Joanne (Charles) Pinto, Gary (Terri) Miller, Terry (Kerry) Miller, her grandchildren:  Ross Miller, Carter Miller, Marcus (Robin) Miller, Madison Miller, Connor Miller and Trent Miller, her brothers Raymond (Lorraine) Bydalek, Albert Bydalek and John Hoffmann and loving companion Joseph Happ.  She was preceded in death by her husband Carl, her parents, her beloved stepfather Ray Hoffmann, her sister Joanne Sharkey and sister in-law Georgene Bydalek.

A memorial visitation and memorial mass are scheduled on Saturday October 15, 2022 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030  from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with memorial mass commencing at 11:00 am.  Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Gilbert School.

All funeral arrangements were privately held and entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake IL  60030.  For more information, please call 847-223-8122 or visit www. Strangfuneral.org