Mellie Winge

Mellie Winge, age 93, of Bradley, Illinois, passed away on August 13, 2026, at Miller Health Care in Kankakee, Illinois. She was born on June 15, 1933, in London, Kentucky, the daughter of Rufus Simpson and Fannie (Helton) Simpson. Mellie worked for Bear Brand Hosiery and Bennets Industry. She was a member of the Nazarene Church and enjoyed spending time working in her flower beds and bowling. She is survived by her children, Jim (JoAnn) Lewis, Mark (Lora) Lewis, Esther (Pierre) Lewis; brother, Rufus Jr; sisters, Hester and Corey; her grandchildren, Keith and Jenny Kibbons, Tywania Anders, Jon and Amber Lewis, and James and Susan Lewis; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mellie was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard Lewis, and Lyle Winge; special friend Richard Rumisak; her son, Paul Lewis; her sisters, Thelma, Sarah, and Martha; her brothers, Howard, PM, Garner, and Ralamonds; Mellie will be remembered for her love of family, her faith, and the simple pleasures she found tending her flowers and enjoying a game of bowling. Her family and friends will cherish the many memories they shared with her. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Jensen Funeral Home, 3639 East Route 17, Kankakee, Illinois, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Jack McCormick will officiate. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Route 102, Bourbonnais, Illinois.