Mildred Lundstrom (nee McGraw), age 97 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026.
Mildred is survived by her husband of 75 years, Harold Lundstrom; children: Susan (John) Evans of Wapakoneta, OH, Stephen Lundstrom of Wanatah, IN, and Robert Lundstrom of Antioch, TN; grandchildren: Erik Lundstrom, Beth (Edward) Smith, Samantha Cianciolo, and Sarah Evans; and many great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mildred was preceded in death by parents, James P. and Fern (Tanner) McGraw; and brother, Earle McGraw.
Mildred graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1946 and also from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She worked as a registered nurse at Methodist Hospital in Gary, IN, as Director of Nursing Service at the Lake County Tuberculosis Hospital in Crown Point, IN, Munster Med-Inn in Munster, IN, and The Lutheran Home in Crown Point, IN. After retirement she volunteered at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, IN.
At Mildred’s request, there will be a short committal service held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. inside the Chapel at Angelcrest Cemetery, 180 E. 600 N., Valparaiso, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Mildred took basketweaving classes from me at my shop in Wanatah. She was a good weaver and enjoyed making baskets for the family, especially Easter baskets. I missed seeing her after I closed my shop. She was such a sweet person and she will be missed. -Amy DeSmet
I'm so sorry to learn about Millie's passing. May our Lord give comfort to you all. -Patty Porch-Kruger
