In Memory Of
Jean Elizabeth Mellinger
Jean Elizabeth Mellinger
Jean Elizabeth, Mellinger, 85, of Topeka died Friday, May 21, 2004 at Lexington Park.
Mrs. Mellinger was born December 31, 1918 in Scandia, the daughter of Raymond Eugene and Sena Cooper Tingstrom. She graduated from Scandia High School in 1936 and attended Stricklers Business College in Topeka.
She worked for the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association for 18 years and for Services for the Blind, State of Kansas, for 11 years. Mrs. Mellinger was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church. She was a 50 year member of VFW Auxiliary #1650, Order of The Eastern Star, Topeka Chapter #462 and Cooties Auxiliary #3.
On July 19, 1942, in Topeka, she married Troxal Kearns Mellinger. He died on September 18, 2000.
Mrs. Mellinger is survived by her three daughters, Mary Jean Thorp of Georgetown, TX, Barbara Murray of Rose Hill, KS and Elizabeth Tellekson of Sioux Falls, SD, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Mellinger will lie in state on Sunday, May 23, 2004 beginning at 2:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 11:00 am in Lowman United Methodist Church, interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial to Lowman United Methodist Church, 4000 SW Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604 or to VFW Auxiliary #1650, 3110 SW Huntoon, Topeka, KS 66604.
Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.penwellgabel.com
Donna Madl
Funeral Director
Mrs. Mellinger was born December 31, 1918 in Scandia, the daughter of Raymond Eugene and Sena Cooper Tingstrom. She graduated from Scandia High School in 1936 and attended Stricklers Business College in Topeka.
She worked for the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association for 18 years and for Services for the Blind, State of Kansas, for 11 years. Mrs. Mellinger was a member of Lowman United Methodist Church. She was a 50 year member of VFW Auxiliary #1650, Order of The Eastern Star, Topeka Chapter #462 and Cooties Auxiliary #3.
On July 19, 1942, in Topeka, she married Troxal Kearns Mellinger. He died on September 18, 2000.
Mrs. Mellinger is survived by her three daughters, Mary Jean Thorp of Georgetown, TX, Barbara Murray of Rose Hill, KS and Elizabeth Tellekson of Sioux Falls, SD, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Mellinger will lie in state on Sunday, May 23, 2004 beginning at 2:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town. The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 11:00 am in Lowman United Methodist Church, interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial to Lowman United Methodist Church, 4000 SW Drury Lane, Topeka, KS 66604 or to VFW Auxiliary #1650, 3110 SW Huntoon, Topeka, KS 66604.
Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.penwellgabel.com
Donna Madl
Funeral Director
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Sunday, May 23, 2004
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Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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