MaryEllen (Molly) Millar
December 08, 1933 - January 07, 2026
Obituary
MaryEllen "Molly" Millar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born on December 8, 1933, to Earl and Ellen Antoine.
MaryEllen lived a life defined by her devotion to others.
A daughter of the Greatest Generation, Molly grew up with a resilient spirit that she carried through nine decades of life. She worked as the Teacher’s Aide at Springfield Elementary for 26 years.
Molly was known for her deep love of animals and nature, particularly her beloved horses, which were a source of joy for many years. A talented musician, she shared her gift by playing and teaching piano, leaving a lasting impact on her many students. She was the choir director at Asbury Methodist Church.
She was involved with Girl and Boy Scouts in the Middleton area, hosted AFS students, and welcomed respite and foster children into her home. Molly’s life was a testament to her unwavering kindness. Those who knew her will most remember her "volunteering heart"-she was a woman who constantly and actively sought out ways to help those around her.
Molly is survived by her children, Debra (Keith) Elliott of Portage, James Millar of Blue Mounds, and Karen Millar (Najam Kazi) of Brunswick, GA; her grandson, John C. Reed (Erika) of Lake Geneva; and her brother, Louis E. Antoine of Deerfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, David C. Millar, in 2003.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Riverwood Senior Living and Memory Care, for their compassionate care over the past year and a half. Also, to SSM Health at Home, for their medical expertise and compassion.
A celebration of Molly’s long and beautiful life will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026.
The family requests gifts be made to the Middleton Youth Center at https://donorbox.org/donate-to-the-middleton-youth-center, Dane County Humane Society at https://www.giveshelter.org/how-to-help/donate, or a charity of your choice in Molly’s honor.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761