Tina Marie Melow

Tina Marie Melow obituary

Tina Marie Melow

Tina Melow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carson Celebration of Life Center (AKA Carson & Son) on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Tina Marie Melow, 56, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday morning, August 29, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

At Peace Cremation Services have been provided by Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. There will be no public visitation or services.

Tina Marie Graham was born on July 10, 1969 in Lansing, Illinois, to Robert Lee and Cathy (Goerg) Graham. She was a 1987 graduate of Maquoketa Community High School and then attended the University of Dubuque.

Tina had done housecleaning for many years and also was involved in a window washing business for many years.

Tina enjoyed baking, crafts and making things. She loved the outdoors and being on the river. Above all, Tina's role as a grandmother to Makail was her most cherished. She embraced every moment with her grandson, sharing her love for life and imparting wisdom only a grandmother could. Tina's legacy of love and laughter will live on through Makail, as he carries the memories of their special bond with him always.

Those left to honor her memory include her children, Latasha Williams of Dubuque, IA, and Jeremy Williams of Burlington, IA; grandson, Makail; her mother Cathy Graham of Maquoketa, IA; and siblings, Roberta "Robi" (Arnold) Brewer of Maquoketa, IA, and Richard (Hannah) Graham Jr. of Lost Nation, IA. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Graham and grandfather Richard Graham Sr.

The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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