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Donna Mellen Obituary

Donna L. Mellen Delton Age sixty-nine, passed away October 6, 2010, at her residence. Donna was born March 2, 1941, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Vernon and Juanita (Woodward) Sherrod. Donna attended Hickory Corners Bible Church. She loved to fish, as she was the Captain of their fishing boat, the "Donna Lee". Donna enjoyed hunting, being in the woods with her husband, Richard, when he was hunting. Donna also enjoyed traveling, going to auctions and garage sales. She worked as an inspector at Flex-Fab, for over twenty three years. She and Richard built a cabin in Colorado, piece by piece. On July 25, 1959, she married the love of her life, Richard Mellen, who survives. Members of her family include a son, Richard Mellen of Delton; daughter, Karmen (Mike) Nickerson, of Battle Creek; a brother, Vernon Sherrod of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Karla, Kandes, Kelie Mellen, and Joshua Whittemore; great-grandchildren, Donna, Carter, and Jaycee; and several nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Luann Butcher. Her family will receive friends, Friday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home in Delton, where funeral services will be conducted, Saturday, October 9, 2010, 12:00 p.m., Pastor Jeff Worden, officiating. Burial will take place in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Hickory Corners Bible Church, Word of Life Youth Group will be appreciated. Please visit www.williams-goresfuneral.com to view and sign Donna's online guest book.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Oct. 7, 2010.

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October 9, 2010

Karmen and Family: I have many memories of your mom from all the times I played and stayed at your home. She was a GREAT MOM!!! May you be soothed and blessed during this difficult time.
Jody Fassett Kyburz

October 7, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss and are thinking of all of you during this time.
The Martin Hawthorne Family
(Son of Rex)

Sherry Holt

October 7, 2010

Oh dear Donna. In all my years I have never met anyone more sweet and loving than you. We only met a few months ago and my life has been so enriched in having met you. May you rest in peace my dear one. A Chemo Volunteer

Pauline Butcher

October 7, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We certainly have already had many many come to mind.
Pauline Butcher & Family

October 7, 2010

Aunt Donna,

There really is no words to speak but that you are AWESOME-OUTSTANDING-WONDERFUL- I miss you so much already. I know that I have told you in the pass how much I LOVE you and for being a very kind sister to my mother she also LOVED you.
Uncle Rich and family know that we are always here for you what ever you may need. Love Judy

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