Melissa Anna Cowan
Melissa Anna Cowan, 81 formerly of Milroy, passed away on February 11, 2020 in Morristown, Indiana. She was born on January 29, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Wilhelm and Lillie Ann Koch. Melissa graduated from Martinsville High School in 1957, and returned to many class reunions through the years.
She married George Cowan on November 9, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2006. Melissa worked at Marsh Supermarket in Rushville for many years in the produce department. She returned to college and graduated in May of 1989 from the University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She then went on to teach at South Ripley Jr.-Sr. High in Versailles. Upon retirement from teaching, she was employed at Walmart in Greensburg where she enjoyed passing out stickers and high fives to kids. Many were excited to see Grandma Cookie when they entered the store. She is also remembered for the meaningful Veterans and Memorial Day programs she organized for the store.
Melissa was very passionate about history, especially the Civil War and Indiana State History. She also researched genealogy and helped others learn to research their families. She also loved the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and had a large collection of them.
Melissa's father was from Germany, and she was able to reconnect with family members still living in Germany and traveled there in 1996, 1997 and again in 2004. She enjoyed learning about her family and seeing where her father grew up. She was a member of the Milroy Presbyterian Church until it closed in 1976. She then transferred her membership to the Milroy United Methodist Church. She was a loyal, faithful member and was a Sunday school and VBS teacher and Youth Group leader. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, as well as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts.
Melissa is survived by children, Jim (Stacey) Cowan of Arlington, Jeff (Sara) Cowan of Cincinnati, Jon (Tammy) Cowan of Connersville, Mary Ann (Dan) Crisman of Greenfield, Laura (Mike) Jessup of Milroy, and a brother Jim (Rhonda) Luurtsema of Elwood. She will be missed by her 12 grandchildren Jonathon (Kristen) Cowan, Mathew (Kayla) Cowan, Triva (Randy) Courter, Rachel (Zach) Plank, Carolanna and Caleb Jessup, Mitchell and Will Cowan, Lily and Luke Cowan and Dawson and Mason Crisman. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:30 PM at the Milroy United Methodist Church with Pastor Teresa Poole and Phil Mitchell presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 1:30 until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Milroy United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burns Funeral Home, Milroy, IN.
Published on February 13, 2020 in Rushville Republican, Rushville, Indiana.
Melissa Anna Cowan, 81 formerly of Milroy, passed away on February 11, 2020 in Morristown, Indiana. She was born on January 29, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Wilhelm and Lillie Ann Koch. Melissa graduated from Martinsville High School in 1957, and returned to many class reunions through the years.
She married George Cowan on November 9, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2006. Melissa worked at Marsh Supermarket in Rushville for many years in the produce department. She returned to college and graduated in May of 1989 from the University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She then went on to teach at South Ripley Jr.-Sr. High in Versailles. Upon retirement from teaching, she was employed at Walmart in Greensburg where she enjoyed passing out stickers and high fives to kids. Many were excited to see Grandma Cookie when they entered the store. She is also remembered for the meaningful Veterans and Memorial Day programs she organized for the store.
Melissa was very passionate about history, especially the Civil War and Indiana State History. She also researched genealogy and helped others learn to research their families. She also loved the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and had a large collection of them.
Melissa's father was from Germany, and she was able to reconnect with family members still living in Germany and traveled there in 1996, 1997 and again in 2004. She enjoyed learning about her family and seeing where her father grew up. She was a member of the Milroy Presbyterian Church until it closed in 1976. She then transferred her membership to the Milroy United Methodist Church. She was a loyal, faithful member and was a Sunday school and VBS teacher and Youth Group leader. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, as well as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts.
Melissa is survived by children, Jim (Stacey) Cowan of Arlington, Jeff (Sara) Cowan of Cincinnati, Jon (Tammy) Cowan of Connersville, Mary Ann (Dan) Crisman of Greenfield, Laura (Mike) Jessup of Milroy, and a brother Jim (Rhonda) Luurtsema of Elwood. She will be missed by her 12 grandchildren Jonathon (Kristen) Cowan, Mathew (Kayla) Cowan, Triva (Randy) Courter, Rachel (Zach) Plank, Carolanna and Caleb Jessup, Mitchell and Will Cowan, Lily and Luke Cowan and Dawson and Mason Crisman. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:30 PM at the Milroy United Methodist Church with Pastor Teresa Poole and Phil Mitchell presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 1:30 until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Milroy United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burns Funeral Home, Milroy, IN.
Published on February 13, 2020 in Rushville Republican, Rushville, Indiana.
Melissa Anna Cowan
Melissa Anna Cowan, 81 formerly of Milroy, passed away on February 11, 2020 in Morristown, Indiana. She was born on January 29, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Wilhelm and Lillie Ann Koch. Melissa graduated from Martinsville High School in 1957, and returned to many class reunions through the years.
She married George Cowan on November 9, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2006. Melissa worked at Marsh Supermarket in Rushville for many years in the produce department. She returned to college and graduated in May of 1989 from the University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She then went on to teach at South Ripley Jr.-Sr. High in Versailles. Upon retirement from teaching, she was employed at Walmart in Greensburg where she enjoyed passing out stickers and high fives to kids. Many were excited to see Grandma Cookie when they entered the store. She is also remembered for the meaningful Veterans and Memorial Day programs she organized for the store.
Melissa was very passionate about history, especially the Civil War and Indiana State History. She also researched genealogy and helped others learn to research their families. She also loved the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and had a large collection of them.
Melissa's father was from Germany, and she was able to reconnect with family members still living in Germany and traveled there in 1996, 1997 and again in 2004. She enjoyed learning about her family and seeing where her father grew up. She was a member of the Milroy Presbyterian Church until it closed in 1976. She then transferred her membership to the Milroy United Methodist Church. She was a loyal, faithful member and was a Sunday school and VBS teacher and Youth Group leader. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, as well as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts.
Melissa is survived by children, Jim (Stacey) Cowan of Arlington, Jeff (Sara) Cowan of Cincinnati, Jon (Tammy) Cowan of Connersville, Mary Ann (Dan) Crisman of Greenfield, Laura (Mike) Jessup of Milroy, and a brother Jim (Rhonda) Luurtsema of Elwood. She will be missed by her 12 grandchildren Jonathon (Kristen) Cowan, Mathew (Kayla) Cowan, Triva (Randy) Courter, Rachel (Zach) Plank, Carolanna and Caleb Jessup, Mitchell and Will Cowan, Lily and Luke Cowan and Dawson and Mason Crisman. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:30 PM at the Milroy United Methodist Church with Pastor Teresa Poole and Phil Mitchell presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 1:30 until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Milroy United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burns Funeral Home, Milroy, IN.
Published on February 13, 2020 in Rushville Republican, Rushville, Indiana.
Melissa Anna Cowan, 81 formerly of Milroy, passed away on February 11, 2020 in Morristown, Indiana. She was born on January 29, 1939 in Indianapolis to the late Wilhelm and Lillie Ann Koch. Melissa graduated from Martinsville High School in 1957, and returned to many class reunions through the years.
She married George Cowan on November 9, 1963. He preceded her in death in 2006. Melissa worked at Marsh Supermarket in Rushville for many years in the produce department. She returned to college and graduated in May of 1989 from the University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She then went on to teach at South Ripley Jr.-Sr. High in Versailles. Upon retirement from teaching, she was employed at Walmart in Greensburg where she enjoyed passing out stickers and high fives to kids. Many were excited to see Grandma Cookie when they entered the store. She is also remembered for the meaningful Veterans and Memorial Day programs she organized for the store.
Melissa was very passionate about history, especially the Civil War and Indiana State History. She also researched genealogy and helped others learn to research their families. She also loved the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and had a large collection of them.
Melissa's father was from Germany, and she was able to reconnect with family members still living in Germany and traveled there in 1996, 1997 and again in 2004. She enjoyed learning about her family and seeing where her father grew up. She was a member of the Milroy Presbyterian Church until it closed in 1976. She then transferred her membership to the Milroy United Methodist Church. She was a loyal, faithful member and was a Sunday school and VBS teacher and Youth Group leader. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, as well as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts.
Melissa is survived by children, Jim (Stacey) Cowan of Arlington, Jeff (Sara) Cowan of Cincinnati, Jon (Tammy) Cowan of Connersville, Mary Ann (Dan) Crisman of Greenfield, Laura (Mike) Jessup of Milroy, and a brother Jim (Rhonda) Luurtsema of Elwood. She will be missed by her 12 grandchildren Jonathon (Kristen) Cowan, Mathew (Kayla) Cowan, Triva (Randy) Courter, Rachel (Zach) Plank, Carolanna and Caleb Jessup, Mitchell and Will Cowan, Lily and Luke Cowan and Dawson and Mason Crisman. She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4:30 PM at the Milroy United Methodist Church with Pastor Teresa Poole and Phil Mitchell presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 1:30 until the time of service. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Milroy United Methodist Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Burns Funeral Home, Milroy, IN.
Published on February 13, 2020 in Rushville Republican, Rushville, Indiana.
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