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An absolute angel on earth has become one of God's angels in heaven. Virginia M. Miller, 87, of Burlington, died at 9:40 AM Sunday, April 15, 2012, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Burlington. Born November 5, 1924, in Quincy, IL, she was the daughter of Ambrose J. and Minnie O. Uhland Musholt. She married William A. Miller and they later divorced. Virginia worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Burlington Medical Center, various nursing homes in the Burlington area and Des Moines County Care facility, retiring in 1989. After retirement she worked for Southeast Iowa Health Aid as a companion and caregiver. She was a member of SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington and was a past member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She also was a member of the Burlington Bowling Association for 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, baking and cooking her family favorites. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were a source of much pride and joy. Her faith was an unfailing comfort to her, helping her to be the constant rock and inspiration that she was to all who knew her. Survivors include five sons, Walter (Joan) Miller of Oquawka, IL, J. Glenn (Cindy) Miller of Burlington, Dick (Dixie) Miller of Gilbert, AZ, Kent (Patti) Miller of Topeka, KS, and Jerry (Lori) Miller of New Braunfels, TX; five daughters, Barbara (Scott) Durbin, Karen (Glenn E.) Miller, both of Burlington, Kathy (Mark) MacDonald of Schenectady, NY, Maureen (Jim) Friend of Burlington, Judy Kuisle of Mediapolis; 29 grandchildren; Candace (Nate) Fosmore, Sandra (Nick) Gilmore, Andy, Scott and Brent Miller, Diana Gasper, Donna Beeding, Brad (Amy) Beeding, Ben Durbin, Eric (Kristin) Durbin, Matt (Val) Miller, Phil (Cathy) Miller, Jessica Miller, Rachel (Woodrow) Hoffman, Keli (Marc) Timmins, April Miller, Chad (Samantha) Miller, Sarah (Sean Browne) acDonald, Becky (Bobby) Wachs, Lisa MacDonald, Justin Burgus, Aaron (Amanda) Burgus, David (Sarah) Burgus, Stacia (Moses) Dzikunu, A.J. (Dana) Kuisle, Sierra and Sabrina Kuisle, Natalie and Andrea Miller, 24 great-grandchildren with two on the way; one brother, Donald (Kitty) Musholt of Blytheville, AR; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Musholt of Quincy, IL, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Ralph Musholt, one son, Greg Miller, one grandson, Greg M. Miller and one great-grandson, Gyle Miller. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 PM with the family to receive friends following a 5:00 PM Rosary Service until 8:00 PM Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Hass-Thielen Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Virginia Miller will be10:00 AM Friday, April 20, 2012 at SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, West Burlington with Rev. Father David G. Steinle as the Celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at SS. Mary and Patrick Parish Center following the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, Sunnybrook Assisted Living and St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.