Margaret (Rhodes) Mellon

Margaret Mellon of Boyne City, formerly of Auburn Hills, passed away on August 10 at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan.

Margaret was born in Oakland County Michigan on September 2, 1919 to Marie (Cole) Rhodes and Karl Rhodes. She attended Wing Lake Elementary School and graduated from Birmingham High School.

Margaret married James Mellon in 1945. They resided in Pontiac, Michigan before moving to Boyne City in 1981. Margaret was preceded in death by Jim in 2001. Margaret enjoyed gardening, spending time with family, playing Bingo, cheering on her beloved Detroit Tigers and cooking delicious meals enjoyed by many friends and relatives.

Margaret is survived by son Gary (Alison); grandchildren Gary (Sara Stadtmiller), Kirstin Omiatek, and Erika McCleary; great-grandchildren Riley and Keegan McCleary, Quinten Mattoon, and Luna Mellon. She is also survived by three brothers, one sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. One sister preceded Margaret in death.

Funeral mass to be held 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 16th with a visiting hour from 12:00 PM until the time of service at St. Matthews Church in Boyne City.

Burial service at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Pontiac Michigan on Friday, August 17th at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, and in Margaret’s memory, please direct memorials to Grandvue Terrace and Parks Building and Maintenance Fund through the Charlevoix County Community Foundation at grandvue.org.

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