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Joyce Ellen (Rounkles) Mello,
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79, of Russell, Kansas,.
passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
Joyce was born April 7, 1939 in Russell.
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She was one of five children born to Chester L. and Elsie V. (Killian) Rounkles. She grew up in Paradise, Kansas and graduated from Paradise High School in 1957.
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She was one of five children born to Chester L. and Elsie V. (Killian) Rounkles. She grew up in Paradise, Kansas and graduated from Paradise High School in 1957.
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Joyce was united in marriage to John Joseph Mello, Jr. on April 23, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas. This union was blessed with two children; John and Mary. They made their home in Russell County.
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Joyce was a devoted wife and homemaker. She also worked for Klema’s Applemart as a Baker for over 33 years. She was a member of TOPS #161. She enjoyed reading, tending her flowers, playing games, watching college basketball, especially Kansas University and spending time with family and friends.
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Surviving family include her son, John Mello (Shirley) of Desoto, Kansas; Mary Bushnell (Lonnie) of Gardner, Kansas; brother, Marvin Rounkles of O’Fallon, Illinois; sisters, Lois Bonar (Gene) of Cherryville, Kansas and Penny Loker (Gary) of McDonald, Kansas; and two grandsons, Chad Bushnell and Michael Mello; and great grandson, Brock Bushnell.
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Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, husband John and sister Janice Rounkles.
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A Memorial Service celebrating Joyce’s life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.
A private family burial of ashes will follow the services.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A Memorial has been established with Melanoma Research Foundation . Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
A private family burial of ashes will follow the services.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A Memorial has been established with Melanoma Research Foundation . Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
