Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Jul 8, 1970 - Jul 23, 2020 (Age 50)
My condolences to the family, extended family and many friends of Melissa Grimes.To my friends Jan and John Bauch, I am so sorry for your loss. May Melissa's Spirit live on in the hearts of all those that knew her. Rest in Peace.
Greg Hartman
August 07, 2020 | Tucson, AZ
I met Melissa at a time when both of our lives were unmanageable. She was always giving me positive encouragement and when I spoke with her, I know she was really listening. She was so peaceful and she had an aura that I wanted. Even though we didn't know each other long she is someone that made a mark on my heart.
Jennifer Piquette
July 30, 2020 | Freeport, IL | Friend
With deepest sympathy my heart aches with you and for you. Prayers abound for peace and comfort as you go forward with precious memories. May the God of Love light your path to healing. I think Melissa had a heart of love despite her pain and hardships. I can only ever remember her speaking words of hope and kindness. I remember her talking about her desire to sing. I never got to hear her sing, but I can imagine that she will add lyrics to the birdsongs when she sings with them in the...
Dana Christner
July 28, 2020 | Medford, OR | Family
My prayers and sympathy go out to Melissa's family. I did not know her, but I know Kierra. Melissa has left a legacy of love to us all. Her legacy will live on through all the lives she touched. May God welcome her home to the eternal city.
Carole Andres
July 27, 2020 | Freeport, IL | Friend
Jan and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved daughter. I know from the years we visited over the counter at the courthouse while I did lien searches for USDA, what a close and beautiful relationship you had. What a blessing to have had her these short 50 years. My heartfelt love and sympathy to you, my friend.
Dorene Shores
July 26, 2020 | Acquaintance
Melissa Christine Grimes, age 50, of Park Forest, IL was called home Thursday, July 23, 2020. Melissa was born in Freeport on July 8, 1970.
Melissa was a 1988 graduate of Rich East High School, & also graduated from the Kaplan University Dental Assistant program. She had many jobs in her life - cosmetologist, dental assistant, waitress, grocery clerk etc. But if you asked Melissa, her occupation on Earth was to be a Friend, Mother, & Child of God.
She was a self-described flower child - a “hippie dippie girl” who loved communing with nature. She was a lover of fitness, yoga, healthy living - but not too healthy that she couldn’t enjoy her daily coffee or chocolate… or both.
Melissa, in her soul, was a singer and rocker. She loved listening to and making music. She sang loud; she sang often. She sang to herself, she sang to large crowds. She didn’t need an excuse, she’d sing anywhere. And everywhere she sang, people listened.
More than anything, Melissa loved. She knew that love was what made life worth living. She taught her children to love others and to lead with love. Melissa believed in “doing unto others as you would have them do unto you” and she lived that principle every day. She left her mark on every other life she touched because of how deeply she loved.
Melissa is survived by her three daughters, Kyana Grimes of Davenport, IA, Kierra Grimes of Freeport, IL, Tyra Grimes of Park Forest, IL; her son Colin Grimes, of Freeport, IL; her parents John & Jan Bauch of Freeport, IL; her brother Bobby Bauch of Freeport, IL; her grandson Grayson Grimes of Park Forest, IL; Fiancee Dan Lamb of Park Forest, IL; Many loving Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, & Friends. Preceded in death by her two loves - Corey Grimes & Eric Rademacher; her grandparents Delvin & Doris McNett, Bill & Virginia Williams, and Bob & Rosemary Bauch; Uncles, Roger, Pete, & Jerry; Aunts Colleen, Jackie, & Jewell; Cousin Chase.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 27th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton, IL. The funeral will be Tuesday, July 28th at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary in Freeport, IL. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.
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