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BORN
1983
DIED
2015
Melissa Re Obituary
She graduated from Belvidere High School, where she was active in basketball, volleyball, and softball. Melissa attended Rock Valley College where she was active in basketball and softball. Attending OSF School of Nursing, she graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. She then lived out her passion in life helping others in the Neuro/ICU at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. She also coached the sophomore girls' basketball team at Harlem High School.
Melissa lived life to the fullest with travels to Mexico, Florida, and the Dominican Republic; where she went snorkeling, sky-diving, scuba diving, zip lining and swimming with dolphins.
Survivors include her parents, Fran and Debbie Re; siblings, Matthew (Lauren), Michael, and Meagan Re; devoted friend, Sheila Becker; aunts, uncles, Energetic Eight, special friends and her Pug, Zoey.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Kork Maz, Dr. Manley, nurses and staff of OSF Cancer Center, and Melissa's former co-workers.
Funeral mass 10 a.m. Monday, January 12th, at St. James Catholic Church, 535 Caswell Street, Belvidere; Father John Earl officiating. Visitation 4 -7 p.m. Sunday, January 11th, at Sunset Funeral Home. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com
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Trish Denk
January 31, 2016
My thoughts go out to your family at such a sad time.It was a pleasure to know and care for Melissa.She will be missed.
February 2, 2015
Dear Debbie and Fran...We were so deeply saddened to hear of your daughter, Melissa's passing. Roseanne told us about her battle with cancer last July and I have thought of her and you both so often since then. We can only pray that the sympathy and prayers from your friends and loved ones will comfort you during this most difficult time. Janice and Joel Massie (Bessemer, Michigan)
Dennis & Kathy Johnson
January 22, 2015
Debbie and Fran, Kathy and I are deeply saddened to here of Melissa's passing. Our son Jeremy turns 31 this summer, I know this must be hard on your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 15, 2015
Debbie and Fran, my son is the same age as Melissa. I can only imagine the grief you must feel. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You will be in my prayers. Jill Brazones
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Bev Bengston
January 13, 2015
Debbie and Fran, I am out of town and just heard of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Teresa Haigh
January 13, 2015
I was heartbroken to hear of Melissa's passing. My deepest sympathies to the Re family.
Jody Flynn
January 13, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Re family. Melissa was a great person!! She will be missed.
January 13, 2015
To the Re Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary, Arnie & Barry Tillema
Judith McGraw
January 12, 2015
Fran and Debbie, my heart breaks for you and your family. I pray you can find comfort, acceptance and peace. Deepest Sympathies.
Kurt Weigt
January 12, 2015
The Harlem Athletic Family is so deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful coach and young lady. We are all blessed to have known her! May your faith and your memories of her bring you peace.
VeeAnne Sykora
January 12, 2015
Melissa is one of the St Joseph Hospital candy stripers that I remember as being an enthusiastic and mature young lady -- at age 14. I wasn't surprised, but was pleased when I learned that she was in nursing school because she showed so much potential in her ease in communicating her concerns and feelings. We all gained something from knowing her. It isn't always the length of our lives that is most important; it is how well the years given us are lived. What a wonderful example of love and courage she has given us.
Julie Waters
January 12, 2015
Prayers for your entire family, may God wrap his arms around her always smiling face. My daughter Kari Waters played basketball with her and she was in my Girl Scout Troop; such a wonderful family!
Nate and Kendra Asbury
January 12, 2015
The Re Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
January 12, 2015
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AND SURROUND ANGELS ALL AROUND YOU.
Debra M.
January 12, 2015
May the love of family and friends get you through these most difficult days. Melissa will always be remembered. friend & co-worker.
Brittani Farn (Christensen)
January 11, 2015
Dear Re Family,
My heart aches for your loss. Melissa will never be forgotten. Her smile and friendliness were ever present in any situation. My prayers are with you all!
Julie Sanders
January 11, 2015
Thoughts and Prayers go out to your family! I played basketball and graduated High School with Melissa. Such sad news! Her memory will not be forgotten!
Russell Oberg
January 11, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barb & Frank Zimmerman
January 11, 2015
I am in shock and will add a message as soon as I can wrap my mind around this. SO very sorry :(
Dan and Sue Holmes
January 11, 2015
Dear Fran and Debbie and Matt, Michael, and Meagan,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers as you move forward one step at a time. Take comfort in your friends and embrace the peace of your faith.
Debra Petersen
January 11, 2015
We were saddened to her about Melissa. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Re family
Scott & Deb Petersen
Ashley Heinkel
January 11, 2015
My prayers, thoughts, and blessings go to Melissa and the Re family. It was a pleasure to know Melissa and share in school and basketball with her. She had a very positive attitude always and was a team player and friend. I know she is smiling down on her family and friends waiting until the day when she is reunited. She was taken from this world entirely too soon but God needed her by his side. You are gone but never forgotten.
Bea Anderson
January 11, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you and my heart goes out to you for your loss. I am so sorry to hear the news.
January 11, 2015
Our heartfelt sympathies & prayers to the Re family for the loss of your lovely daughter Melissa. May God grant you peace and comfort you in the days ahead. I remember Melissa (logan school days) always had that winning smile and positive attitude!
Cedric and Vicki Peterson & family ( Belvidere,Il)
Dianna Annabel
January 11, 2015
The angels always have a plan. Take comfort at this time knowing Melissa is free. They got one of the best. My sincerest condolences.
Bea Anderson
January 11, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you and my heart goes out to you for your loss. I am so sorry to hear the news.
Linda Weber
January 11, 2015
To the Re Family, I was so sad to learn that Melissa had lost her battle with cancer. Our heart goes out to each and everyone one of you. Our continued prayers are with you.
Jennifer Retzlaff
January 11, 2015
Debbie and Fran, I'm so sorry to read of your beautiful daughter's passing. I remember her as a sweet little girl when you babysat for my daughter Emma many years ago. I pray that the Lord will hold your family close and give you comfort in the days ahead. Love, Jen (Boone County Center)
Dan and Linda Haddock Haddock
January 11, 2015
We send our heartfelt sympathy to the Re family and all of Melissa's friends. We have you in our prayers. May God comfort you and grant you peace.
Anthony and Helen braxton
January 11, 2015
Our hearts and prayers to the Re family.
Kelly nimtz
January 11, 2015
So very saddened , so young, so much more to have experienced.....God must have needed her beside him, but what she was able to achomplish and the lives she touched in her time here on earth....priceless. Prayers go out to her family, friends and players....God Bless
Ann Field
January 11, 2015
Praying for all of you. God bless you.
Dena Karlson
January 11, 2015
My sympathies to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 11, 2015
To The Re Family, We are so sorry to hear you have lost Melissa. We cannot imagine your heartache. Melissa was a beautiful, sweet young lady. Numbers 6:24-26 "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace." We will be praying for you. The Jackson Family
Randy Maffett
January 10, 2015
We are all deeply saddened by Melissa's passing. Rest assured that we will never forget the impression she left! Randy Maffett
Alane Curry
January 10, 2015
I am so saddened. I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying for Melissa's Family. I was so honored to have known her. She was a very driven And wonderful person! I am so sorry for your loss
January 10, 2015
Dear Family of Melissa
May you feel Gods loving arms wrapped around as you grieve the loss of Melissa in the coming days, months and as you celebrate her life and the many Blessings she brought you
In His Love
Don Harrison
Edward Pyun
January 10, 2015
Will miss your cheerful face at work. May God be with you and your family.
Kevin & Lynn Wege
January 10, 2015
Our condolences go out to the Re family during this difficult time. What a loving and caring family, our hearts ache for you. Prayers and thoughts today and in the future as you learn to live with this huge void in your lives.
Linda Barackman
January 10, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terri Barth
January 10, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about your enormous loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Terri Barth
Debra Kopcio
January 10, 2015
So sorry to hear this news! I remember her and Cali having so much fun playing every day and then going out for sports when they got older. I'm sorry we won't be able to be there as we just moved to FL. Keeping you in prayer during this time.
CIndy Dionysius
January 10, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with the family of Melissa, I was a pleasure to know and care for her.
January 10, 2015
so sorry to hear about melissa.her and david were the greatest of friends. craig and jackie woosley
P.J. Smith
January 10, 2015
I promise you, that someday, when you think of Her, a smile will come to your face, before a tear comes to your eye. I worked with Melissa in the ICU and was so sorry to her of her passing. There are no words that can be said, but know that many people, near and far, are thinking of Her, and how she touched their lives.
January 10, 2015
So sorry for the communities loss of a hard working and dedicated person Melissa was. She always had a smile no matter what she was going through. I will miss her at work. Prayers for those who are hurting so deeply. She had strong faith. A co worker. .Shary Yerk
Melody Fleming
January 10, 2015
To the Re family: so sorry for your loss! Melissa was an amazing young lady. Her drive and personality will never be forgotten. She sent a "Get Well" card through the Hospital Greeting e-mail when my mother had her stroke and I will never forget that. RIP Melissa - you are no longer in pain. You fought a great battle and showed others how to do it with grace and dignity. Sincerely, Melody Mitchell Fleming
Peggy Allen
January 10, 2015
It's always a tragedy to lose someone so special. One who comforted when she herself needed comforting. Thinking of others before herself putting aside her personal aches to be there for someone else who was in pain. Truly Melissa is an angel who I believe will still be taking care of others from afar. My heart and love goes out to the Re family as you will be uplifted in my prayers. God bless and keep you.
Dennis and Julia Norem
January 10, 2015
Our entire family is so sad to hear about the loss of Melissa. She was a wonderful person and nurse. We always enjoyed watching her play basketball-such a talented athlete. We cannot imagine your pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Re family.
Andrew Kasigyi
January 10, 2015
I'm so sadden to learn about the passing of my friend Melissa. I have only known her for a short time, but in the little time that I have gotten to know her; she made a favorable impression on me, and I'll never forget her. To Melissa's family, thank you for sharing your daughter with us, and always being kind to me. She was a gracious person, and one of the strongest individuals that I have had an opportunity to meet. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. You're in my thoughts, and prayers.
January 10, 2015
Thinking about all of the Re family at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. With sympathy,
Melody Schrader
Dawn Fritz
January 10, 2015
Although, I only knew her a short time, Melissa was so full of life. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and her sunny nature. So sorry for your loss, you will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Amy Mihalic
January 10, 2015
Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs to the Re family and friends during this difficult time.
January 10, 2015
So sorry to hear this news. Sincere
sympathy to the Re family.
Marguerite Hubbard
Nancy Lee
January 10, 2015
My Sympathy to the Re Family.
January 10, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Re family. Melissa is with her Lord.
Mary Ellen and Art Commare
brandi mitchell
January 10, 2015
Re family you are in my thoughts and prayers! Im so glad i had the chance,to gett to play basketball and softball with re re. She is one amazing girl and,such a fighter in anythingg she did!
Karen Moore
January 10, 2015
My sincere sympathy to the Re family during this time of loss. May peace be with you.
Valerie Roland
January 10, 2015
There are no words to express the grief. I am sorry for the family and MANY friends!
The Ehardt's
January 10, 2015
Our who out to your entire family and all her friends. May the Lord God give peaceful heart's to all.
Amy Bankes
January 10, 2015
Re family and all of her friends and family so sorry for the loss of such a dedicated woman.It will be hard to look across the court and not see her their.She was very devoted that was very obvious she will be missed by many.She was welcomed into heaven!!! Amy Bankes,Beonka Hernandez, Tim Matthews and Laci Matthews
Andrea Henao
January 10, 2015
Melissa was such an amazing person. I will forever have memories of playing on the basketball team with her at Belvidere High School. My heart is heavy today as I hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.
Cali Kopcio
January 9, 2015
My condolences,prayers, and thoughts go out to the whole Re family. Melissa was an awesome girl who was one of my friends growing up,we loved swimming together and playing in our subdivision,those were great memories I will cherish! RIP Melissa
January 9, 2015
Our breaks for your family.We loved your daughter.love melodie and Dave Chamberlain
Becky Bottcher
January 9, 2015
So sorry to hear about Melissa. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.
Don and Becky Bottcher
Cara Adams
January 9, 2015
My condolences go out to Melissa's family, friends and our SAMC family. Melissa fought longer and harder than anyone I know. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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