Ina Mellum

Ina Jonethe Mellum, 93, of Sun City, AZ, passed away October 24, 2008. Ina Jonethe Mellum, daughter of John and Nettie Sogge, was born May 30, 1915 in Jackson Co., MN. A graduate from Jackson High in 1933 and Teacher's Training department in 1934, she taught in rural schools of Jackson Co., MN. She married Gordon Elness in 1940. Their son Roger was born in 1943, and Gordon died in 1944. Ina married Bert Mellum in 1950 and a second son, Bruce was born in 1952. The family moved to Detroit Lakes, MN in 1963. Bert died in 1978, and Ina moved to Sun City, AZ in 1980, where she lived until she passed away. Throughout Ina's life she was devoted to her family and her church. Ina was baptized and confirmed in Hauges Lutheran Church, rural Jackson, and was a member of Lutheran Churches in Jackson, Detroit Lakes, Ada, Hitterdal, and Sun City. Ina is survived by her sons, Roger Mary Mellum of Houston, TX, and Bruce Mellum of Sun City, AZ; sisters Hilda Henry Furst of Hopkins, MN, and Lydia Muir of Youngtown, AZ; brothers-in-law John Gladys Mellum of Jackson, MN, and Reuben Clara Mellum of Columbus, OH; grandchildren Tracy Steven Dunn of Wynantskill, NY and Jennifer Ebanks of Seabrook, TX; great-grandchildren Jessica Ebanks, and Zachary, Christy, and Timothy Dunn; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Burial will take place at West Belmont Cemetery with service arrangements pending. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Lutheran Church Sewing and Crafts, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85373.