Beth A. Perry, 60, Elkhart, and formerly of Nappanee, passed away at 1:30 p.m., July 14, 2015, in her residence, after a 1-1/2-year battle with metastatic melanoma. She was born Jan. 7, 1955, in Elkhart, to John L. and Lucille J. Wiersma Mellinger. On Aug. 10, 1985, in Nappanee, she married Bruce Perry, who survives. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Brethren Church, Nappanee, with the Rev. Tom Schiefer officiating. Her wishes were to be cremated. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and an hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. memorial service at the church. ***** Memorials to the Elkhart County Humane Society.
