Mildred "Millie" Louise Marchino

Mildred "Millie" L. Marchino, 87, a resident of the Cornelius community passed away on Monday evening, March 20, 2017 at her daughter's home in Hillsboro.
Mildred was born on November 3, 1929 in Hillsboro, OR.  She was one of four children born to Louis and Julia (Peters) Hillecke. She was raised in Hillsboro on the family farm just south of town. She attended Grabel  Elementary School, St Matthew Catholic Grade School and  Hillsboro Union High School graduating with the Class of 1947. Upon graduation Millie started working as a bank teller for US Bank.
She met her future husband, Robert K. Marchino, while at a dance and following a short courtship they were married on November 29, 1954 at St Matthews Catholic Church in Hillsboro. They made their home in Hillsboro where they raised their three children; Rick, Vicki and Jim. In 1974 they moved to San Carlos, California where Millie worked as a wine distributor. They divorced in 1977 and in 1978 Millie then moved back to Hillsboro to be close to her family. She returned working for US Bank until her retirement in 1992.
Millie was first and foremost a loving mother to her three children. Her passions included  cross stitching, ceramics, gardening and needle work. She was an avid sports fan following NASCAR, football, and basketball.  Millie also spent many hours helping her best friend, Jody  Whitton with her home decorating business.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings; Vern and Don Hillecke and sisters-in-law; Beverly and Arline.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses; Rick and Debbie Marchino of Philomath, Vicki Marchino of Hillsboro, Jim and Brenda Marchino of Modesto, CA, four grandchildren; Skyler, Taylor, Matthew and Cameron and one great grandson Kayden
The family suggest donations in Mildred's name to any cancer research organization of your choice.