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Mildred I. (Searles) Ness, age 92, of Taylors Falls, born July 15, 1916, she died June 24, 2009.

Preceded in death by husbands Arleigh Searles and Dr. Oscar Ness; son David Searles, three brothers and sister.

Survived by loving daughters Sharon (Lyle) Green, Maryann (Hans) Florell and Dedra (Jim) Tiller; daughter-in-law Joan Searles; stepsons Randy and Monty Ness; grandchildren Scott, Steve and Monte Green, Tammy Anderson, Robin Besnett, Michele Addington, Mike and Mark Tiller, Misty Laney, Kim McDermott, and Jodie Allen; 21 great-granchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Services have been held. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.

Mildred was known as a wonderful mother and grandmother who touched the lives of many.

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