Mary Joanne (Rayome) Mellen, 76, Green Bay, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids on February 17, 1942 to the late Ernest and Beatrice (Pilz) Rayome. From 1972-2005, she worked for Cesa 7 as Assistant to the Director of NEWIST(Northeastern Wisconsin In School Telecommunications). Jo then became the Director of NEWIST from 2005-2014, when she retired. She married Butch (Jule) Mellen, on May 11, 1998. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2004.

Survivors include her children, Terry Chambers, Andy (Tia) LaCombe, Peggy (Jim) LaCombe, Tommy LaCombe; grandchildren Keith (Julie) Frelich, David (Tiffany) Frelich, Jessica (Larry) Lueck, Justin Haines, Eric Chambers, Shana (M.C.) LaCombe, Kiana (Zach) LaCombe, Suzy Owen-LaCombe; great-grandchildren Alexis, Paxton, Logan, Mykayla, Jaxon, Marcus, Arianna, Mikah, Aleeah, Luke, Brielle, Makiah, Jayda, Ayden, Peyton, Kyla; sister Ardyce (Roger) Schmitz; nieces and nephews Ben (Jamie) Rayome, Susie (Matt) Ferris, Paul (Renee) Schmitz.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Suzy LaCombe; husband, Butch (Jule) Mellen; and brother, Joe Rayome.

Jo was a very beautiful, strong, smart woman. She loved to travel, enjoyed reading, playing Words with Friends, and kicking her daughter's butts in Yahtzee.  She was amazing in the kitchen and in the garden. A lot of her time was spent cooking and gardening, Jo loved flowers and the beauty of food. She shared that love with her entire family during the many family gatherings she planned every year. She loved her family and was so proud of her children and their accomplishments in life. Every invite she got from her children through great grandchildren, it seemed she never missed anything.  We always knew she was in the crowd because over every laugh hers stood out.  She had the most infectious laugh, it just made you smile. The way she bounced around, so happy, so loving, she shined and lit up every room she walked into. Jo will be forever missed. We love you to the moon and back!

Family and friends may call at the Pfotenhauer Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Howard-Suamico location, 1145 Cardinal Lane on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 4 until 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Online condolences welcome at www.PfotenhauerFuneralHome.com .