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Melody Jean Purtlebaugh, age 65, passed away on January 20, 2025 at her home in Bloomington, Indiana. Melody was born on January 18th, 1960 in Morgan county, IN to the late Sharon (Frye) Osborne and Homer Robertson.
Melody was previously the bakery manager at Marsh in Bloomington, IN and loved to bake cakes among other various sweet treats. Melody had a true passion for baking and cooking.
Melody is survived by her two children, Angela (Purtlebaugh) Gladson and Robert Purtlebaugh II; her sister, Karen Robertson; brother, Steve (Rusty) Neal; Step-Father, Greg Mezger; as well as many grandchildren.
She is proceeded in death by her mother, Sharon Osborne and father, Homer Robertson.
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2433 East Main St, Greenwood, IN 46143

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