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“Melba and I celebrated many birthdays together and I was sorry to receive the notice of her death on mine this year. I treasure the many happy...Read More »
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1 of 19 | Posted by: Mary LeMon - Honolulu, HI
“To Gene&Marsha & family, Dick & family,& Patty & family: Your mom and dad were two of the people I remember most about my growing up days around...Read More »
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2 of 19 | Posted by: Phil Martin - Elkhart, IN
“Melba left her mark here on earth with a kind and loving family and we send our condolences. We remember your mother as a sweet person who made a...Read More »
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3 of 19 | Posted by: Rick & Martha (Baughman) Derf - MI
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Reese family. Melba was such an amazing woman!! When we first started attending Tyner United Methodist...Read More »
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4 of 19 | Posted by: Jay & Carla Wiegand - IN
“To the Reese Family, My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Melba was a beautiful person inside and out! She touched the lives of so many...Read More »
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5 of 19 | Posted by: Tracie Sroka RN - Plymouth, IN
“Dear Patty, I adored your mother, who always was so gracious and ladylike. She welcomed me to the Plymouth community, when others did not. She...Read More »
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6 of 19 | Posted by: Judith M. Price - Portage, IN
“My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your mother. Aunt Melba was a very special person. My thoughts go back to when I was a child...Read More »
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7 of 19 | Posted by: Zona L. Ross - Winnabow,, NC
“Yet another dear friend gone before us. We have so many wonderful memories of Melba (and Bob). Our eucre club lasted so many, many years after...Read More »
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8 of 19 | Posted by: Robert & Ruth Butz - Mishawaka, IN
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Reese Family...
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9 of 19 | Posted by: Tracy and Jim Casey - Morganton, NC
“So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was quite a lady and friend to many. Our heartfelt condolences.
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10 of 19 | Posted by: Bob & Deb Jacobson - Madison, IN
“Gene, Dick, Patty and Families - The loss of a mother is tough at any stage of life. You were SO blessed to have a wonderful mother as the heart...Read More »
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11 of 19 | Posted by: Mike and Judy Hileman Delp - IN
“Melba was a real role model for me when I was growing up. She was SO active in the Tyner Church and Marshall County Community. Many of us looked up...Read More »
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12 of 19 | Posted by: Cindy Martin - Plymouth, IN
“Very sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. My prayers are with you.
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13 of 19 | Posted by: Cathy Criswell - Lakeland, FL
“Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers for your mother Melba. May your love and love of friends be a source of comfort and support at this...Read More »
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14 of 19 | Posted by: Sr. Kathleen Quinn - Gary, IN
“May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special (Aunt Melba) will never be forgotten. She will be missed.
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15 of 19 | Posted by: Karen Ireland - Lowland, NC
“To Dick, Richard and Patty, Your mother was probably the best mentor I have had as a minister. If she didn't agree with me or had a problem with me...Read More »
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16 of 19 | Posted by: Dave Inskeep - Lafayette, IN
“My deepest sympathies to the entire Reese family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
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17 of 19 | Posted by: Ann Fitzgerald - Walkerton, IN
“Gene, Marsha & family- Please know you are in my thoughts & prayers with the passing of your mom and grandma. She was a wonderful spirit who...Read More »
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18 of 19 | Posted by: Marsha Duncan - Plymouth, IN
“To the family of Melba Reese, My sincere condolences for the loss of a great woman. I have so many fond memories of Melba, especially from...Read More »
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19 of 19 | Posted by: Rhonda Stoneburner Cole - Paoli, IN
Melba L. Reese, age 85, of 500 Walkerton Trail, Walkerton, Indiana, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Sunday, August 21, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton. Melba was born on September 7, 1925, in Lowland, North Carolina, to James and Mattie (Lewis) Lupton. Melba became the bride of Robert Reese on July 26, 1946, in a ceremony that took place in Norfolk, Virginia. Robert passed away on July 8, 1998. Robert and Melba moved to Tyner, Indiana, in October of 1951. Robert and Melba were the co-owners of the Tyner Elevator, where Melba was the bookkeeper. Melba served as the Marshall County Recorder for eight years, was a member of the Marshall County Council for four years, served on the Marshall County Republican Women's Committee, was the Drainage Board Secretary, was a member of the board of the Marshall County Community Foundation, and also a member of the Tyner United Methodist Church. Melba is survived by her daughter, Patty (Tim) Grace of Plymouth, Indiana; her sons, Robert "Gene" (Marsha) Reese of Walkerton; and Richard (Cathy) Reese of Walkerton; eight grandchildren, Scott (Ingrid) Reese, Jennifer (Jeff deceased) Cygert, Ryan (Melody) Reese, Adam (Kristy) Reese, Diane (Nick) Brusius, Eric Reese, Jessica (David) Sills and Erin (Howard) Berkeypile; ten great-grandchildren; and her brother Myron Lupton of Norfolk, Virginia. Melba was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; their son, James William Reese, who passed away in 1954; one sister; and three brothers. Memorials may be made to the: Melba L. Reese Memorial Fund c/o The Marshall County Community Foundation Post Office Box 716, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 ~VISITATION~ THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2011, 3:00-7:00 P.M. VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011, 10:00-10:30 A.M. TYNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ~FUNERAL~ FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011, 10:30 A.M. TYNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, TYNER THE REV. TAMARA BOGGS, OFFICIATING ~BURIAL~ TYNER CEMETERY, TYNER INDIANA ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com
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