Melanie Apel

Dear Apel family
Our hearts go out to your family. Our family was at Spectrum Downtown in the family waiting room in PICU when your family came in - we were always seated @ the table by the coffee. We just wanted you all to know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. God bless you all
Del Steffes and family

Dear Melamie's Family,

I was a Face-It teen leader with Melanie and she was one of the nicestest girls I meet in face-it she was always smiling!

Sincerley,Charla

Dear Apel Family,

My sister and I have become very good friends of Shawn and Jackie down here in South Carolina. We wanted to send our deepest sympathies to your whole family. We know that there are no words that could possibly ease the pain of the loss of Melanie but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Apel Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter and sister.

Dear Apel Family,
Tyler Smith and Family are so very sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. Many tears have been shed and prayers have been spoken in the wake of this tragedy. Melanie's friendship will never be forgotten and her memory will last a lifetime. Although our family no longer lives in Grand Rapids, we have been deeply affected by your loss. Please accept our most sincere condolences. We pray that you remain strong and take comfort in knowing how many lives Melanie touched in her...

Greg, Mary, Matt and Chris-

Please accept our most sincere condolences on Melanie's passing. Melanie was the kind of young woman that you wanted your son to marry--bright, beautiful, compassionate and kind.

God sometimes chooses to leave us on earth to make it a better place, and sometimes He in His infinite wisdom chooses a few to make His kingdom a better place. We are comforted in knowing that Melanie will make Heaven a better place as she takes her rightful place with...

Mel...everyday in Yoga before class started it was so nice just to talk and hang out! You will always be missed!

Dear Apel Family,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss! My son, Matt, went to school with Melanie and he was very upset when he heard what happened! He's had nothing but great things to say about your beautiful daughter! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time and that you can find comfort through your faith.

God bless you!!

Dear Greg and Family,
I heard of your great loss and wanted to let you know that you are being held up in my prayers.
I to have experienced that great loss when my sister Donna past away.
May you feel God's loving arms around you.
Your neighbor from Sparta.