Melvina C. Raymond, age 88, of 1600 S. 30th Street, Escanaba, passed away on Sunday morning January 11, 2009 at the Dorchester Golden Living Center in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Melvina was born October 30, 1920 in Delta County the daughter of Joseph and Hannah (Erickson) LaChapelle. She was a lifelong resident of Escanaba.
Melvina was a member of the St. Joseph/St. Patrick Catholic Church in Escanaba and the Daughters of Isabella.
Survivors include:
Son: Allan (Linda) Raymond of Sturgeon Bay, WI
3 sisters; Eleanor Wenkus of Chicago, Jane of Chicago, and Bernadette.
Numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
In addition to her parents, Melvina was preceded in death by her husband, Fred in April of 1996 and 3 sisters, Mabel, Rose and Joyce.
Melvina
Anonymous
Allan and Linda,
I was Mrs. Raymonds hairdresser for a number of years. We enjoyed many conversations and laughs together. She was a great Lady. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the family.
Pat Meyer
Gladstone, MI
I will always remember the warm conversations that I shared with Melvina during our Sunday morning visits. She was such a faith-fulled and loving friend.
Maureen Richards
Escanaba, MI