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Sarah Melnikoff Obituary

Sarah Ann Melnikoff, age 81 of Mooresville, NC passed away September 26, 2017. Born in Chicago, founder and owner of Casmira Gems and Acorn Antiques, she was talented and driven, loved art, admired her flowers on a daily basis, and most of all loved her family, ponies and dogs. Preceded in death by her husband Sol Melnikoff. Survivors include her daughter, Christina Russo of Mooresville NC; step children, Bruce and Arnol Melnikoff; grandchildren, Tina, Tom, and Katie Russo, Kevin Wehling, Tara, Micah, Michael, Matthew Melnikoff and 6 great grandchildren. Family and friends will be gathering on Wednesday, October 4th beginning at 10:00 a.m. until prayers at 12:00 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, IL. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, IL. Ingram Funeral Home & Cremation Society & G.L Hills Funeral Home is serving the family. For info please call (847) 699-9003 or glhillsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 1, 2017.

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Mary & John Glusak

October 2, 2017

We are truly saddened by Sali's passing. We'll remember her laughter, bickering with Sol and Clarence (our horse trainer) and having a good time at horse shows. She'll be driving a pony through the Pearly Gates (or is that gaits?). Blessings and love to the family from John and Mary Glusak

Lenore Caldwell

October 1, 2017

I remember Sarah (Sally) as a very talented girl at our high school. More recently, I would run into her at Casmira and then years later at Acorn. She was an original, still using her many talents to make the world lovely. Rest in peace, Sally. My sincere condolences to the family.

Tina Russo

September 30, 2017

I will love you and miss you always Grandma. You are the most amazing woman Ive ever known.

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

October 1, 2017

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

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