Mildred I. Charlton, 85, of Milford, Ind., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013.

She was born on Jan. 6, 1928, in Nappanee, Ind., to Charles and Louise (Stump) Losee.

Mildred graduated from New Paris High School and worked for Homecrest in Goshen. She was a member of the First Brethren Church of Nappanee and the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary.

She is survived by two grandchildren: Lisa Smith, Milford; and Danny Venstra, Chicago, Ill.; two brothers: Larry Losee, Edwardsburg, Mich.; and Donald Losee,  Milford; and a sister: Janice Elliott, Milford.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son: Michael E. Charlton; and a brother: George Losee.

A memorial service will be held later this spring in Milford for the family.

Mishler Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.