Dora Milbow

Dora was born on Jan. 9, 1915, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of the late Amedio and Marianne (Rutland) Cerasoli. When she was 5 years old, she sailed to Capistrano, Italy with her ailing mother and siblings and lived there until her mother passed away. Dora was 11 years old when she and her siblings returned to Iron Mountain.

Dora married Albert Milbow in June 1941, and he preceded her in death in April 1962. Following his death, Dora worked as a kindergarten aide for the Niagara School System where she retired in 1980. She was an exceptional seamstress and also did alterations. He passion was cooking Italian foods (pasta, ravioli, gnocchi) and baking for family and friends.

When asked what the secret was for her longevity, she always said “everything in moderation.” Many of her former kindergarten students have fond memories of Mrs. Milbow.

Dora is survived by her two daughters, Dianne Anderson and Marianne Strait, both of Sarasota; one grandson, Tyler (Jennie) Strait; and two great-grandchildren, Dante and Addison Strait; plus several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Manfred and Ferdinand Cerasoli and sister, Lydia Rapee.

A memorial celebration will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara, Wis. on Sept 18, followed by burial in Niagara Cemetery.