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Marie K. Mellinger (Kathy), 94, Shawnee, Ok passed away, July 8, 2023, with family by her side in Ada, Oklahoma.
She was born to the late Valentine and Emma Mickish, May 7, 1929. Marie graduated from St Benedict High School.
She married the late Ernest Mellinger in 1952, always returning back to Shawnee in between military moves.
She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Ernie, daughter, and son-in-law, Rita and Glenn, Cain and grandson CJ White.
Marie is survived by five children Linda Ervin, of Athens, Illinois; Virginia (Bill) Eswine, Warrensburg, Missouri; Danny (Kim) Mellinger, Tecumseh, Ok; Carl (Sue) Mellinger, Shawnee, Ok; and Debra (Mike) Hale, Shawnee, Ok. Grandchildren – David (Vanessa) Ervin, Vicki (Chris)Campbell, Tina (Corey) Pelletier, Nanci (Kevin) Battles, Chris Tucker, Amber and Shelby (Aaron)Mellinger, Michelle Fernandez, Ryan (Anna) White, Garrett White, Robby Mellinger, and Mike (Sarah) Craft. 16 Great Grand children, 1 Great great grandchild, all who loved her very much.
Marie (Kathy) was a homemaker to her family. Her pies always made everyone happy. She had a special gift at the sewing machine, and sewed her whole life. Later on, learning to make beautiful quilts. She was a member of the St Benedict altar society, and Pottawatomie county extension club. She focused her life on raising their six children.
The family is so thankful for Brookdale Assisted Living, Shawnee and Ada, Ok. for their caring and wonderful staff.
The family will receive visitors at Walker Funeral Service, 201 E. 45th St., Shawnee, OK from 4-6 PM, Sunday, July 16th, 2023.
The funeral will take place at St Benedict’s Catholic Church, 632 N. Kickapoo, Shawnee, OK at 10 AM, Monday, July 17th, 2023. Fr.Brashears officiating.
Burial will be immediately following at Calvary Cemetery, Paul Koehler Dr., Shawnee Oklahoma.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)
Walker Funeral & Cremation Service
Monday, July 17, 2023
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
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