1913
Dorothy
2004
Dorothy Louise Mellinger
November 9, 1913 — January 12, 2004
Dorothy Louise Mellinger, 90 of Rock Island died January 12, 2004 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to Bethel Wesley Methodist Church, Moline, Rock Island Historical Society, Christian Friendliness or Christian Family Care Center.
Dorothy Swenson was born November 9, 1913 in Carthage, IL to Herman W. and Hallie Irwin Swenson. She married Murphy Frank Mellinger on April 17, 1937 in Geneseo, IL. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1969.
Dorothy was a self employed designer, professional dress maker and seamstress.
Dorothy was a member of Bethel Wesley Methodist Church, Moline where she was past president of the woman's society and couples club, and activity director of the fellowship group. She was also past president of Tri-City Cinema & Video Club, Moline Women's Club, Rock Island Republican Women, Mens-Gals Singles Dance Club and Kings Daughters. She was past president and volunteer of Christian Friendliness Care Center. She was a 27 year member and Auxilary Board Curator of the Rock Island County Historical Society, and a 60 year member of the Elks Club.
On her 90th birthday, she received the key to the city of Rock Island.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Vicki (Ted) Ramsdell Huntington Beach, CA
Son James (Arlene) Mellinger Orlando, FL
Grandchildren Laura Daughtery
Shawn Mellinger
Paula Hunt
Kevin Thomas O'Rourke
Hallie Ann Ramsdell
Great Grandchildren Katie Mellinger
Donald James Mellinger
Hannah Mellinger
Cullen Hunt
Mitchell Hunt
Sister Ellen Swenson Vonderhaar
Very Special friend, companion and spiritual angel John H. Luppen
He was preceded in death by William Swenson, Kenny Swenson, Violet Greb, John Swenson and Charles Swenson.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline. Memorials may be made to Bethel Wesley Methodist Church, Moline, Rock Island Historical Society, Christian Friendliness or Christian Family Care Center.
Dorothy Swenson was born November 9, 1913 in Carthage, IL to Herman W. and Hallie Irwin Swenson. She married Murphy Frank Mellinger on April 17, 1937 in Geneseo, IL. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1969.
Dorothy was a self employed designer, professional dress maker and seamstress.
Dorothy was a member of Bethel Wesley Methodist Church, Moline where she was past president of the woman's society and couples club, and activity director of the fellowship group. She was also past president of Tri-City Cinema & Video Club, Moline Women's Club, Rock Island Republican Women, Mens-Gals Singles Dance Club and Kings Daughters. She was past president and volunteer of Christian Friendliness Care Center. She was a 27 year member and Auxilary Board Curator of the Rock Island County Historical Society, and a 60 year member of the Elks Club.
On her 90th birthday, she received the key to the city of Rock Island.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Vicki (Ted) Ramsdell Huntington Beach, CA
Son James (Arlene) Mellinger Orlando, FL
Grandchildren Laura Daughtery
Shawn Mellinger
Paula Hunt
Kevin Thomas O'Rourke
Hallie Ann Ramsdell
Great Grandchildren Katie Mellinger
Donald James Mellinger
Hannah Mellinger
Cullen Hunt
Mitchell Hunt
Sister Ellen Swenson Vonderhaar
Very Special friend, companion and spiritual angel John H. Luppen
He was preceded in death by William Swenson, Kenny Swenson, Violet Greb, John Swenson and Charles Swenson.
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