Melvin Cletus Conlon 1913-1998

CONLON, WALDRON, CHAMBERLAIN

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Melvin Conlon, 85, Spencer, died Friday, August 7, 1998 at his home

Funeral services were Monday, August 10 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Spencer with the Rev. Roger Linnan officiating

Casket bearers were Don Hartzell, Chuck Elliott, Larry Conlon, Tom Derrig, Tom Elliott and Herb Conlon

Military graveside services were conducted by American Legion Glen Pedersen Post #1, Spencer

Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Spencer with Warner Funeral Home of Spencer in charge of arrangements

Melvin Cletus Conlon, the son of Thomas and Carrie (Waldron) Conlon was born March 24, 1913 in Estherville. As a young child his family moved to Fort Dodge and it was there he received his early education and graduated from Fort Dodge High School.

Following his schooling, Melvin entered the military serving with the United States Marines

Melvin married Carol Chamberlain on June 8, 1947 in Spencer.Throughout his married life, they owned and operated the Palo Alto County Abstract. Mel also owned and operated his own carpentry business for several years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Mr. Conlon was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, five brothers and three sisters

He is survived by several nieces and nephews

Spencer Daily Reporter, Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, August 11, 1998