Gary Lee Mills Obituary

The family of Gary Lee Mills of Perham, Minnesota announces his passing on August 19, 2026. Gary, born on July 14, 1944, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Gary for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Gary’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cliff Mills and Marion Mills; his in-laws, Harley and Darlene Brophy; and his siblings-in-law, Linda Cook and Stephen Cook.

He is survived by: his wife Marlys Jean Brophy; his sons, Paul Besso of Brentwood, Tennessee, Gary Lee Mills (Jo) of Chicago, Illinois and Mark Mills (Beth) of Mooresville; his siblings, Butch Mills of Dilworth and Shanna Olness (John) of Carefree, Arizona; and his granddaughters, Sadie and Sawyer Mills of Chicago, Illinois..