Former Michigan First Lady Helen Milliken Passes Away - Northern Michigan's News Leader

Former Michigan First Lady Helen Milliken Passes Away

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We have just learned former Michigan First Lady, Helen Milliken, has died.

Her son says she died early this morning at home in Traverse City. Her husband, William Milliken, became Governor in 1969.

Helen was Michigan's longest-serving First Lady. She was known for her strong support of women's rights and the environment.

Helen was 89.

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