It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Jim Mills of Niles, Michigan, born in South Bend, Indiana, who passed away at the age of 86, on April 18, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Wesley Eugene and Annabel Mills; his wife Maxine Mills of Alzheimer's Disease; his former life partner Patsy Fincher; and his stepson David Scott Fincher.

He is survived by : his children, Beth Ann Vische of Niles, MI and James Wesley Mills, Jr. (Annette Romano) of Niles, MI; his grandson Matthew Allen Paver of Terre Haute, IN; his great grandchildren, Ethan Andrew Paver of Terre Haute, IN and Luke Alan Paver of Terre Haute, IN; his brother Thomas Lee Mills (Susan) of Niles, MI; his stepsons, Joseph Edgar "Ed" Fincher (Donna) of Rochester, IN and Paul Fincher (Sheryl) of Pasco, WA; his stepdaughter-in-law Donna Fincher of Rochester, IN; and his stepdaughter Shelli Fincher of Rochester, IN.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Palmer Funeral Home - Welsheimer North (17033 Cleveland Rd, South Bend, IN 46635). A memorial service was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heartland Hospice or Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes