How It All Started
Whatever Happened To?
"Most Popular" Milly was just that during our KP years. And, she's still is as bubbly-bouncy-smiley as ever. Milly didn't have to work at being popular. What I mean by that is she's the genuine article -- There is nothing phony about Milly. Her fondest memories of her KP days are sharing good times with her best-ever friend, Sandy Majus. Milly remembers having fun at the Chicago Park District Kelvyn Park field house playing volleyball; hanging out at Pines BBQ on Diversey; vacations at Camp Lake, Wisconsin with her Cinas club sisters; and double dating with Sandy Majus and Charlie Lorenz. And, she'll never forget cheerleading in the snow. Milly really enjoyed high school with her classmates and friends. Milly says, "They all were wonderful!" Milly loves to garden, and she's a Master Gardner. She likes to cook great meals, and she enjoys bowling; volunteering with the Lioness; fishing when she can find the time; and trying her luck at the casinos. And, Milly enjoys a good Martini! She attended Ryerson Elementary School before transferring to Barry where she graduated in 1954. After graduation it was on to Kelvyn Park. She was one of the 12 dancing princesses in our senior class play -- She even remembers the name of her character -- Ezmerelda! Her favorite teachers were Mrs. Bergstrom, her division teacher, and Mr. Higgins. Milly says, "We were so lucky to have good teachers who cared about us." Milly must have a difficult time saying anything bad about anybody, because when asked who her least favorite teacher was she said, "They were all wonderful teachers, but honestly, I would have to say Mr. Cady." (It's okay, Milly. I don't think anyone liked Mr. Cady!) Milly served on the June class 10th reunion committee, the June class 25th reunion committee, and she now proudly serves on the January/June 50th reunion committee. She is looking forward to seeing everyone again this October at our reunion. Milly lives in Minocqua, Wisconsin with her second husband, Tom Patenaude. Milly never thought she'd find happiness again after her first husband was so tragically killed almost 16 years ago, but she did. Milly and Tom Patenaude were married just a little over a year ago. Milly has three children by her first marriage, Karen, Michael, and Anne, and all three are on the Chicago Police force. Milly has 2 grandchildren.
