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Melanie Neumann Obituary
Okemos
Age 74, born in Lansing on January 17, 1941, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She graduated from East Lansing High School in 1959 and began working as an X-Ray technologist at Olin Health Care Center, MSU during the 1960's. She retired to raise her three children through their formative years, resuming her work at St. Lawrence Hospital managing the Ultrasound Department from which she retired.
Melanie was a Spartan Fan and a season ticket holder for Football, Hockey and Basketball. GO GREEN-GO WHITE! Her other hobbies included caring for her wonderful flower gardens at home and her quilting. She was a member of the Capitol City Quilt Guild and several small groups, one of which she hosted at home. She traveled to Quilt Shows and weekend outings with her beloved quilting friends.
Melanie was a lifelong member of University Lutheran Church, East Lansing, MI.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Maurine Powell and is survived by her husband, James; children, John (Jennifer) Amiss, Heidi (Orrin) Cross, and Matthew Amiss; grandson, Jack N. Cross and siblings Max (Noel) Powell, Onalee (Mel) Gruhn. A Special thanks to the Hospice Advantage Team (Joan, Dillon, Rachel, Joanne and Laura) and Forster Woods Day Center (Jennifer, Elaine, Hazel, and Gay) that took care of Melanie for these final months dealing with her Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
The Funeral will be held at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., on Tuesday, January 5th at 11:00a.m. with visitation one hour prior from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University Lutheran Church 1020 S. Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, The Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 West Grand River Avenue, Lansing, MI 48906 or to Forster Woods Adult Day Center, 4656 N. Meridian Rd., Williamston, MI 48895.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melanie Neumann
January 7, 2016
Jim, it's been many years since we've seen each other, but I have wonderful memories of both of you from Walnut Hills. My heartfelt condolences, Carol (Thomas) Schorer
Peter Van Der Jagt
January 6, 2016
Jim, My deepest sympathy.
Jim & Joyce (Biebrich) Clark
January 6, 2016
So sad to learn of Melanie's passing. Have many fond memories of her, always with a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ferman Badgley
January 6, 2016
Jim, so sorry to hear about Melanie's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don Baron
January 6, 2016
Jim,
May she rest in peace. All the best, Don Baron
January 5, 2016
Dear Jim,
So sorry to learn about Melanie's passing; please accept our most heartfelt
condolences. Thinking back when we first met, she was always so much
fun at the dinners after couples' golf -we'll miss her and treasure many
fond and special memories. In sympathy Harry and Ursula Compton
January 5, 2016
I will always remember the good times playing cards with Mel's, she was such a fun lady. My thoughts & prayers are with you
Flo Jenks
John Larzelere
January 5, 2016
Jim I am so glad you two had some great years together
Brian Pickford
January 4, 2016
Great memories of a wonderful women whom we were lucky enough to work with at St. Lawerence Hospital. Melanie you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you Jim and the family.
Brian and Nancy Pickford
January 4, 2016
Even though we grew apart over time Melanie was one of my dearest friends. I have so many wonderful memories. Please accept my love and regret in her passing. Pam (Pallick) Fernsler
Mary Weaver
January 4, 2016
Dear Jim - I am so sorry to hear about Melanie. Herb & I always enjoyed getting together with you two at Navarre. Take care of yourself.
January 3, 2016
dear jim
she was son shine since i pulled her pig-tails at age 5 in marble school.
January 3, 2016
Melanie I still bemerkter pulling you pig-tail at Marble School.
to all: we will miss a wonderful person, spanos
Jim what can I say?
Suzanne Sorkin,MD
January 3, 2016
Melanie was always a fun and helpful co-worker at St. Lawrence. I remember her fondly. My thoughts are with her family and friends.
January 2, 2016
Jim and Family.
We have had the pleasure of knowing Melanie for a few years while she and Jim wintered on Navarre Beach, Fl. She and Myrna spent time together working on their quilting projects; I also had the pleasure of seeing her beaming face when I presented her with shells that I had collected for her on my early morning forays on the beach. Melanie was fun! She was a beautiful person and we cherish and miss the good times we had with her. Sincere sympathy and condolences to Jim and the Family... Myrna and Jim Loewen
Melanie Neumann
January 2, 2016
Jim and family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks ahead. We will always remember the great times we had during the many trips we made to Lansing. Especially all of those great Powell reunions and Christmas parties.
Little Helen and Onna
January 1, 2016
Jim and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. She will be missed by members of E.L. Class if '59, and so many others. Know our prayers are with you and yours. Richard & Sue Blakely
January 1, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of those who loved our dear cousin, Lonnie. She was, through the years, always in our fondest memories. We grew up together and remember Melanie's fine humor, laugh, and the fun we had with her. She was indeed a blessing to us all.
Love, Cousins
Julie and Kristin
Rudy and Marilyn Neuendorf
January 1, 2016
Dear Jim, John, Heidi and Matt Rudy and I was so sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. We share in your mourning and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
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