Bonnie Lee Mellies, 90 died January 31, 2020 in Leonardville, KS. She was born on October 30, 1929 in Clay County, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Henry) Pfizenmaier. Bonnie was raised in the Green and Morganville communities. She was a graduate of Morganville High School class of 1947 and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina. Bonnie married Charles H. Mellies on May 25, 1948. They farmed in the Morganville area their entire married life. Charles preceded her in death on August 31, 1997. Bonnie was a member of Swedesburg Lutheran Church, Dorcus and Crawford Club. She was also preceded in death by parents; sisters, Arlene Carlson and Joann Brown.
Survivors:Son: Charles Ray Mellies of Morganville, KSSon: Rick and wife Sue Mellies of Morganville, KSDaughter: Diane and husband Dane Bear of Lawrence, KSDaughter: Denise and husband Jerry Coatney of Lawrence, KSSon: Dennis and wife Anita Mellies of Webb City, MO17 Grandchildren, 28 Great-granchildren and 1 Great-Great-grandchildBrother: Stanley and wife Ann Pfizenmaier of Clay Center, KSBrother: Fred and wife Susie Pfizenmaier of Clyde, KSBrother: Carl and wife Bonnie Pfizenmaier of Clifton, KSBrother in Law: Jim Brown of Clay Center, KSBrother in Law: Royal Carlson of Manhattan, KSSeveral nieces and nephews
Funeral Services: Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 10:30AM at the Swedesburg First Lutheran Church, rural Morganville, KS
Minister: Pastor Tom Sahl
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas
Visitation: Monday, February 3, 2020 from 3-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 4:30-6PM
Memorials: Leonardville Nursing Home or Swedesburg Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home