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Melissa Siegmund Obituary
ST. JOSEPH - Melissa D. Siegmund, 54, of St. Joseph passed away Friday (May 2, 2025).
She was born March 6, 1971, in Park Ridge, the daughter of Gary E. and Patricia L. Ohlson. She married Delbert "Del" Siegmund on June 3, 1997, on Amelia Island, Fla. He survives.
She is also survived by her children, Grant Siegmund of Urbana and Paige Siegmund of St. Joseph; parents, Gary and Pat Ohlson of Urbana; sister, Rebecca (Chris) Graebert of East China, Mich.; and niece, Amaya Graebert.
Melissa worked as a pharmacist in the area. She was the valedictorian of her pharmacy class. She also served as a poison-prevention educator and a 4-H Club leader for many years.
She was a nature lover and birdwatcher. Melissa was skilled in the fine and fiber arts, especially painting and knitting. She was a member of the Champaign-Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild as well as a supporter of the St. Joseph-Ogden Fine Arts Booster Club.
Melissa was an incredibly giving and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her presence will be missed by everyone who knew her.
A private family service will be held.
Condolences may be made at freesefh.com.
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Extended Poschel Family
May 22, 2025
Dear Family of Melissa:
We are so saddened to hear! We were so delighted to see her and her "chipperness" again recently at my Parents' Anniversary Party! Our deepest condolences to your extended Family and we take comfort in the fact that God knows our grief and will respond accordingly. As 1 John 3:20 says: "because God is greater than our hearts and knows all things."
With deepest sympathies, The extended Poschel Family
Karla Wright
May 7, 2025
I worked with Del and Melissa at Neighborcare Pharmacy years ago. So sorry to hear about Melissa. Prayers and hugs to you Del and your family! God be with you all!
Frannie and Robert Belton
May 6, 2025
Shock. Just... shock! We send our deepest sympathies to you all - Melissa was a wonderful friend, a true lover of people, smart, caring, capable... she is ALREADY missed. Sending love and strength ~
Deb Carr
May 6, 2025
I had the blessing and honor of assisting Melissa in pharmacy. She has done a lot of good for many people. Prayers go up for her family. Thank you for sharing her with the world.
The Cloat Family
May 6, 2025
Please accept our deepest condolences. We sincerely hope your family finds comfort in the love and support of those around you and peace in the memories you shared with Melissa.
With heartfelt sympathy, The Cloat Family
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