Melvina Cummings' Obituary
Melvina M. Cummings, age 87, of Waupaca, WI, passed away Friday, June 13th, 2008 at Crystal River Nursing Home in Waupaca. She was born in O'Fallon, IL on July 10, 1920, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Davis) Nelson. Melvina married James E. Cummings on August 31, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1982. She devoted her life to caring for her family and pets in Chicago, Williams Bay, WI, and Waupaca. She is survived by Sons: James (Ruby) Cummings Jr., Lake Geneva, WI; Robert (Nancy) Cummings, Waupaca, WI; Daughters: Sharon Hay, Racine, WI; Mary Pat (Richard) Teaschner, Montello, WI; Eleven Grandchildren; Nine Great Grandchildren; Sister: Betty Milcarek, Las Vegas, NV; Special Nieces: Donna (Ed) Achrem, Las Vegas, NV; Marcia (George) Chami, Las Vegas, NV. Melvina was preceded in death by Husband: James; Daughter: Nancy Quick; Parents; Step-father: Carl Davis; Brothers: Earl and Elmo Davis; and Brother-in-law: Don Milcarek. A Funeral Service will be held at 1PM on Monday, June 16, 2008 at the Steinke Funeral Home in Lake Geneva, WI, with Father Terry Huebner officiating. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Lake Geneva. A Visitation will be held on Monday from 12 Noon until the time of the service at the Steinke Funeral Home. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca assisted the family with arrangements. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Crystal River Nursing home for the care Melvina received for the past six years.
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