Mehlan, Ernest J. beloved husband of the late Dorothy K. Mehlan (nee Straub), loving father of Janice (William) Scott, cherished grandfather of Rachel, Jennifer, and Johanna, fond brother of Christine Wagner, Herbert (Lee) Mehlan and Deloris Bose. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., at Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect. Lying-in-state Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. until services 10:30 a.m., at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 200 S. Wille St., Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark Lutheran Church. Retired 44 year employee of the Sun-Times. Funeral info: 847-255-7800 or www.FriedrichsFH.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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The Barra Family
April 24, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to Jan, Bill, Rachel, Jennifer and Johanna. We wish you many vivid memories of good times during this time of sorrow.
Doris and James Mathieson
April 23, 2006
God has called Brother Ernie to join him in the Celestial Lodge above. You are at peace now Uncle Ernie.
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