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Irene May Mellang

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Birth	:	23 Sep 1921 Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 2019 Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.0039970, -98.5050060
Description	:	Irene May Mellang was born to Anton and Cora (Strand) Mellang on September 23, 1921 on the Mellang family farm on the State Line Road in Brown County, South Dakota. She had three siblings: Vivian, Laurence and Nona. Irene was baptized in the Lutheran faith at the home of her great-grandparents, John & Maria Johnson, and confirmed at the family church, Aurdal Lutheran Church near Forbes, ND. As a child, she attended the Strand one-room schoolhouse near her home. Irene graduated from the ND Normal and Industrial School at Ellendale in 1939, where she obtained her teaching certificate. Following graduation,... Read More	Irene May Mellang was born to Anton and Cora (Strand) Mellang on September 23, 1921 on the Mellang family farm on the State Line Road in Brown County, South Dakota. She had three siblings: Vivian, Laurence and Nona. Irene was baptized in the Lutheran faith at the home of her great-grandparents, John & Maria Johnson, and confirmed at the family church, Aurdal Lutheran Church near Forbes, ND. As a child, she attended the Strand one-room schoolhouse near her home. Irene graduated from the ND Normal and Industrial School at Ellendale in 1939, where she obtained her teaching certificate. Following graduation, she taught at two rural schools in the area. In 1942, Irene joined the war effort, working in factories in Minneapolis, Chicago, and San Bruno, CA. Upon returning home in 1945, Irene continued her teaching career at the Strand country school and Bristol, SD. In 1953, she began teaching third grade at O.M. Tiffany Elementary School in Aberdeen, where she would remain in the same classroom for 32 years. In 1963, she became a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Ellendale, ND after the Aurdal-Christ the King merger. Irene was a devoted and active member of Aurdal and Christ the King. In 1965, Irene earned her Bachelor's degree in education from the University of North Dakota Ellendale Branch. During the summers, Irene loved to travel with friends and family. She enjoyed scenic trips to national parks and historic sights in the U.S. and Canada. Irene's greatest joy was being an attentive aunt to her nieces and nephews. She helped to make holidays and every day family gatherings special. Following her retirement from teaching in 1985, Irene remained on the family farm, caring for her family. She continued her mother's task of writing the State Line News. Together, they wrote the column for over 50 years. Irene and Laurence continued to enjoy traveling and acquiring collectibles. When their health declined, they moved into Bethesda Home of Aberdeen at holiday time of 2015. Irene celebrated her 98th birthday there in September with several nieces and nephews in attendance Irene was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Laurence, her sisters and brothers in law Vivian & Ellwood Schimke, and Nona and Edwin Brauer, nephew Calvin Schimke And great-grandnephew Connor Cash Survivors who cherish Irene's memory are seven nieces & nephews & their families: James (Sheila) Brauer, Ellendale, ND Pamela (Dean) O'Brien, Emory, Tx Diane (Patrick) Day, Buffalo, MN Jill (David) Determan, Grey Eagle, MN Cathy Lee, Fargo, ND Bradley (Lisa) Schimke, Garden City, KS Craig (Shawna) Schimke, Edmond, OK, 21 grand nieces and nephews and 35 great-grand nieces and nephews

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Where is Irene May Mellang's memorial?
Irene May Mellang's memorial is located at: Ellendale City Cemetery, Ellendale, Dickey County, USA.
When did Irene May Mellang death?
Irene May Mellang death on 26 Oct 2019 in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Irene May Mellang's memorial?
Latitude: 46.0039970
Longitude: -98.5050060

Family Members:

Parent

Anton Mellang

(1893 - 1973)

Cora Isabel Strand Mellang

(1898 - 1989)

Siblings

Vivian Helena Mellang Schimke

(1919 - 1992)

Laurence Solven Mellang

(1925 - 2017)

Nona Marguerite Mellang Brauer

(1932 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ellendale City Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0039970, -98.5050060

2. Saint Helenas Catholic Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0073360, -98.5055960

3. Maple River Colony Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0741560, -98.4434740

4. North Savo Apostolic Lutheran Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9229000, -98.3979200

5. Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Ellendale, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0539090, -98.6497540

6. Savo Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8717003, -98.4383011

7. Aurdal Cemetery
Forbes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9400540, -98.7086930

8. Wayside Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8428001, -98.4982986

9. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Fullerton, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1682500, -98.4364300

10. Maple View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.1680984, -98.4349976

11. Liberty Peace Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8794450, -98.3321091

12. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9014015, -98.2985992

13. Monango City Cemetery
Monango, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1764430, -98.6075310

14. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Monango, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1693993, -98.6508026

15. Forbes Cemetery
Forbes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9417000, -98.7985992

16. Aurland Cemetery
Frederick, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7704400, -98.4149100

17. Norwegian Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1533012, -98.2257996

18. Ludden Cemetery
Ludden, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0092010, -98.1492004

19. Peace Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2280998, -98.6821976

20. Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery
Oakes, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1644250, -98.2137980

21. Finnish Cemetery
Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2641983, -98.5124969

22. Merricourt Cemetery
Merricourt, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1999140, -98.7555030

23. Haffner Family Farm Cemetery
Merricourt, Dickey County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2055650, -98.7628900

24. Hecla City Cemetery
Hecla, Brown County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8781040, -98.1623630