Jeannine Nellans, 91, of Mentone, passed at 5:20 pm, Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Mason Health Care and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw, Indiana.
Jeannine was born on June 10, 1931 in Mentone, Indiana to the late Peter and Mary Lena (Busenburg) Blue. She married on Dec. 17, 1964 in Mentone, Indiana to Dean C. Nellans, Jr., who preceded her in death on March 8, 2016.
She was a graduate of Mentone High School in 1948. She furthered her education at the LaSalle School of Interior Design. She then became an Interior Designer for many homes and offices around the Warsaw area. Jeannine was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion of Warsaw, where she served as past-president of the Women’s Auxiliary. Jeannine was the organizer for the Memorial Day Service at the Mentone Cemetery for many years.
Jeannine was a community minded person. She helped at the Mentone Nutrition Site and assisted in the planning of the Mentone Egg Festival for many years. Jeannine was a proud member of the Scrambled Egg Band. She enjoyed mowing the lawn, but most of all her family. She looked forward to seeing all of her grandchildren.
She is survived by her children Sherry and husband Stan Pequignot of Winona Lake, Ind., Kathy and husband Lloyd Morgan of Akron, Ind., Randy and wife Aimee Nellans of Rochester, Ind., and Rusty and wife Kelly Nellans of Mentone, Ind.; 15 Grandchildren; 43 Great Grandchildren; and 5 Great Great Grandchildren.
Jeannine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dean, a step son Sonny Nellans, brothers Donald Blue and Royal Blue, and sisters Jeannette Baker and Phyllis Secrist.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, Dec.16, 2022 at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Denny Bollenbacher officiating.
The interment will take place in the Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, Indiana next to her husband of 51 years Dean.
Visitation hours will be held from 10 am to 12:00 noon, Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the American Legion Post #49.
