Melinda

Grunden

She was born August 5, 1948 in Hardin County, Ohio, the daughter of Melvin and Betty (Pfeiffer) Turner. On October 30, 1976 she married Ronald Grunden.  She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, owner/operator of MJG creations was educational craft coordinator for Joann Fabrics.  She previously worked as secretary for Dana Weatherhead, the former Great American Truck Company and Rockwell International.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Grunden, Cecil; parents, Melvin and Betty Turner, Kenton, OH; daughter, Eissa (Bradley) Smazenko, Van Wert, OH; grandchildren, Harold, Carson and Georgia; sisters, Marcia (Joe) Supan, Rochester, IL, Marilyn (Bruce) McPheron, Columbus, Sara (Doug) Hoenshel, Kenton, and Melva (Lee) Roof, Ridgeway, OH; and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by a sister, Savilla Ruggles.

Memorial services will be conducted 2 PM Tuesday, November 13 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Cecil. She will be laid to rest in Bethel Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon until services on Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Bethel United Methodist Church.