Theodore R. Mellican

1933 - 2018

Theodore R. Mellican

1933 - 2018

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

Theodore Mellican Obituary

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Theodore was born on February 20, 1933 and passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. Theodore was a resident of Galesburg, Illinois at the time of passing. Ted was a 1951 graduate of Galesburg High School. Ted is a veteran of the Korean War where he served as a corporal in the US Army. Rosary will be prayed on Friday, July 27, 2018, 9:30 AM at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the funeral home. Memorial mass will be at 11:00 AM at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial of cremated remains will follow after services. Memorials may be donated to St. Vincent De Paul or Corpus Christi Church.

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July 30, 2018

David Pedersen posted to the memorial.

July 27, 2018

Michael Parkinson posted to the memorial.

July 26, 2018

Barbara Weaver posted to the memorial.

David Pedersen

July 30, 2018

My deepest condolences for you Sarah and all your family. May the Lord bless you in this time of sorrow,

Michael Parkinson

July 27, 2018

Marilyn, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Ted. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

Barbara Weaver

July 26, 2018

So sorry to hear the sad news. It's hard to imagine a world without Ted. Sending all of youl my love and compassion.

Anne Hegg

July 26, 2018

I wish I lived closer so I could be with you to remember Uncle Ted. I have many fond memories of family times including Uncle Ted.
My prayers are with you. Anne

Joe mills

July 26, 2018

Marilyn&family:
Our condolences on Ted's passing. He was a wonderful person and a great Christian. May the
Lord grant him eternal rest.

Joe&pat Mills
benita laule

Bernice Walck

July 26, 2018

I can not be there but my prayers are with you at this time Love Bernice Walck

Betty Nelson

July 25, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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