Jill Mellon

Jill Marie Mellon, AKA "The Beans, Jilly Beans, Jilly Pot Pie, Jill Jobear and Jilly Girl, 19, of Iron Mountain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 16, 2012 at her home. She was born Aug. 21, 1992, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of Dr. Michael and Lori (Ganz) Mellon. Her birth was on her parents 10th anniversary. Jill graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 2011, and was a member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a dedicated volunteer with Tammy Tomassucci and the girls at Family Ties, with Steve Cavalieri at his TMI/SMI classroom, and also helped Lorraine Massicotte with bingo at the V.A. Hospital in the nursing home wing. Jill did a job site for Sharon Quick at Woodland Daycare and was Jean Newberry's manager for the IMHS girls varsity volleyball team for four years. She loved spending time outdoors, biking, tubing, swimming, kayaking, hunting and 4-wheeling at camp. Jill was thrilled when she was chosen for the Buckmasters White Tail Deer Hunt and the U.P. White Tails Boar Hunt. They were one of the highlights of her life. Jill looked forward every year to the 4-H horseback riding program with her friend, Ross. She enjoyed her favorite foods - grapes, oranges, ice cream, chocolate, pizza, mozzarella sticks, hot dogs, mac and cheese and spaghetti. She loved playing the Wii, Playstation, watching movies, playing games and cards, going to the show, and playing the "Claw" machine. Jill learned card making from her friends, Jodi Reed and Donna Pietrantonio, which she really enjoyed. Other favorites were her beads and jewelry, stuffed animals, dolls and her large collection of Barbies. Jill's favorite time of year was Christmas. Most of all, Jill loved spending time doing many of these things with her family and friends. She is survived by her parents, Dr. Michael and Lori Mellon of Iron Mountain; a brother, Travis Mellon (Cortney Roy) of Plano, Texas; a sister, Brigette Mellon (Tyler Weiss) of Chicago; paternal grandparents, Dr. Robert and Elizabeth Mellon of Iron Mountain; maternal grandmother, Anna Ganz of Iron Mountain; aunts and uncles, Rob (Jean) Mellon, Lisa (Tom) Nelson, Dr. Peter (Cassandra) Mellon, Dr. Monica (Dr. Steven) Terrian, Ernest (Shary) Ganz, Gail (Larry) Ragan, and Kathy Johnson (Randy Piper); cousins, Nicholas, Danielle and Carlyn Mellon, Kristin and Gregory Nelson, Megan and Courtney Mellon, Luke and Abby Terrian, Tanya (Steve) Phillips, Bryan (Crystal) Ganz, Tad Childers, Heather (John) Russell, Sara Demerath, and Lydia (Chris) Bryan, and Jim Johnson; second cousins, Brennan, Allyce, Aubrey, Lilah, Kaitlyn, Camryn, and Kayla, Zach, Killian, Elena; a special great-auntie, Pauline Formolo; favorite neighbor and buddy, Brian Bongi; special friend, Brian Carlson; good friends, Jamie, Lindsey and Kiana along with other relatives and friends. She is further survived by her extended family, the Spigarellis, Zambons, Rahoi/Watts, Lukes, and Jaynes. Jill was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Fiorino Ganz; a special great-uncle, U.J.; great-aunt, Alice Tousignant; great-uncle, Santo Formolo; and cousin, Tony Johnson. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. A memorial Mass will follow Friday at 11 a.m. at the church. Fr. Daniel Zaloga and Deacon Don Christy will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, several memorials will be established in Jill's memory. Condolences to the family of Jill Mellon may be expressed online at ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Jill Mellon

August 21, 1992 - July 16, 2012