Nadine L. (Chenault) Milne

Nadine Lillian Chenault Milne, age 71, began her journey to join her relatives after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She walked on into the Spirit World on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 while she was in Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Services will be: Friday, August 19, 2016 at Warren McElwain Mortuary, 120 West 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Prayer services will be held in their chapel from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

The funeral procession will begin at McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 8:00 am and it will proceed to Potawatomi Dance Ground Cemetery, Mayetta, Kansas. Graveside services will be held there upon arrival.

A meal is being planned for friends, family, co-workers on Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2016 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Haskell Lighthouse Campus Ministries located at 137 Pawnee Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas.

Nadine was born July 11, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas. She is an enrolled member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe of Mayetta, Kansas.

Survivors: Nadine is survived by her son: Colin Medicinehorse of Lawrence, Kansas; one sister and one brother from Lawrence, Kansas: Venida Chenault, Bruce Chenault; one sister LaVonne (Rob) Goslin, Bayfield, Wisconsin; one brother Earl (Sonny) Chenault of Tampa, Florida. Her Aunt Laveda (Ronald) Wahweotten, of Hoyt, Kansas; aunts: Phylis and Cindy Thomas of Brimley, Michigan.

Nadine has three granddaughters in Topeka, Kansas: Jami (Brian) Arreguin, Shanna and Chelsea Medicinehorse; one grandson Brandon (Kimberley) Doty of Topeka, Kansas. Five great-grand children and one great-grandson (Jami and Brian) on the way. Six nephews, two nieces, and two great-nieces.

Nadine was employed for fifteen years at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas as a College Resident Assistant in several dormitories. She was well-known for her generosity to all who asked for help. She also was an avid storyteller and kept her small audiences of friends and students engaged by storytelling. Everyone who loved her knew that she could spend hours socializing with her friends–and even people she just met.

Relatives who have preceded our beloved Nadine in death were: her husband, Bruce Milne of Osawatomi, Kansas; mother Etheleene Chenault, brother Duane Chenault, grandmother Lillian Shopteese Thomas and four uncles.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that persons who wish can donate to one of the following organizations: Visiting Nurses’ Association or the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

7 Condolences

  1. Carol Shobney Heimiller on August 18, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    So sorry for your loss of Nadine. Prayers for family and friends



  2. Mary Jessepe on August 19, 2016 at 7:40 am

    sorry to hear of Nadine’s passing she was a very nice lady, and she also was my grandsons grandmother for the loved ones she left behind may the good lord be with them in their time of need.



  3. Donna L Vega (Wabskie) on August 19, 2016 at 10:25 am

    I am so sorry to hear of our loss of Nadine. I always admired her from the days she lived down the street from me. Even though we hardly saw one another, I was fond of my cousin Nadine. Will keep her in my prayers. My condolences to the rest of the family.



  4. Regina Arreguin on August 19, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Colin , Venida and Family . So sorry for the loss of Nadine . We were very fortunate to have known her,and have her be a part of our family. I loved her stories , she would come over and I would have cake or some fresh baked treat. Nadine loved her sweets. She was a kind and giving soul. Rest in Peace our Dear Friend. Jose and Regina Arreguin



  5. Tom Martinez on August 19, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Dear Colin & Family,
    So sorry for your loss.
    Our most sincere condolences, prayers and sympathy are being sent your way. Nadine was like a sister and very meaningful to our family.
    Sincerely & with Love,
    Tom Martinez & Family



  6. James Jones on August 20, 2016 at 11:44 am

    My sincere condolences to family. Was proud to know her and enjoyed our visits in the library. Creator called and she answered.



  7. Ginger McLees on August 20, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Nadine was a wonderful person and I enjoyed meeting her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.



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