Mildred Jean Gilbert, age 93, of Prairie City, Iowa, was met by her Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025. Mildred's family will greet friends for visitation on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the Prairie City Christian Church. A funeral will be held the same day at the church starting at 11:00 AM. Following the service will be a time of food and fellowship at the church. Burial will take place after lunch at Vandalia Cemetery. Memorials in Mildred's name may be made out to the Prairie City Christian Church or the Prairie City Rescue Association. If you're unable to attend and wish to leave a card please address it to, "Attn: Mildred Gilbert, Coburn Funeral Home, 24 W Howard St, Colfax, IA 50054."

The daughter of Francis and Dessie (Gulling) Pulver, Mildred was born on May 25, 1932, in Vandalia, Iowa. She attended Des Moines #4 Grade School through 8th grade and graduated from Prairie City High School. After school she took a job with three other classmates at Banker's Life. Later, she took on the head cook job at the PCM school district.

Mildred was united in marriage to Marvin Gilbert on October 28, 1950. Together she and Marvin raised five children. Mildred lived a life devoted to faith and service. She spent 10 years on the Prairie City Ambulance Crew as an EMT and helped at Clearview Manor. She took joy in her many roles at the church. Whether it was teaching Sunday School, serving as a deaconess or eldress, Mildred was always willing to help. Throughout her life she held her family and faith close.

Mildred is survived by her children, Malinda (David) Shafman, Mike (Terri) Gilbert, Marcella (Arnie) Prosch, and Bruce (Cheryl) Gilbert; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Gilbert; a sister, Norma Smith; 19 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren, as well as various nieces and nephews.

Preceding Mildred in death was her husband, Marvin Gilbert; her parents, Francis and Dessie (Gulling) Pulver; a son, Allen Gilbert; her siblings, Verlin Pulver, Dean Pulver, Carol Pulver, Audrey Murry, and Marvin Pulver; as well as twin grandsons.