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Melissa Dalke Obituary
Melissa Dalke, age 42, of Little Chute, passed away from natural causes on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born on October 29, 1970, in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Fonder) Dalke. Melissa graduated from Kaukauna High School in 1988. She liked going to rummage sales and thrift stores. Melissa loved life and the outdoors, and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Melissa is survived by her sisters: Katey (Bill) Landgraf of Neenah and Maureen (David) Haessly of Kaukauna; nieces and nephews: Kevin and Sheena Murray; Anthony and Amanda Haessly. She is further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother-in-law, Alexander Murray.
The funeral liturgy for Melissa will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 309 Desnoyer Street in Kaukauna. Msgr. Jim Vanden Hogen will be officiating. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday at the church from 9:00 am until the time of mass. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melissa Dalke
Rod Novak
July 9, 2013
So sorry to hear about Melissa's passing. I have not seen her in years but she will be missed.
June Vandewynggaard
June 30, 2013
i am sorry my health did not let me attend the funeraal. i will miss her a lot. she talked good to me and my family. God got a good angel. timewill heal the sorrows
June 29, 2013
Melissa will be remembered by all who knew her as a kind and friendly person who always had a smile for everyone. She had a way of making you think it was a good day after visiting with her. It's good to know she is at peace enjoying the blessings we all look forward to
Nancy Geurtz
Sarah Linzmeier
June 27, 2013
Melissa was an acquaintance and friend who will be missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to her family!
Sharon
June 26, 2013
I went to school with Melissa and had the opportunity to reconnect with her last summer. I will always remember her smile. Sending thoughts and prayers to Melissa's family.
Mary Eppinger-Aplin
June 26, 2013
My sympathy to your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Beach
June 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elisha Hauser al rosan
June 26, 2013
I was friends with Melissa and had lots of good times with her ..always had a beautiful smile on her face! She will be missed! Now she is a angel looking down on us! Prayers to the family!
Daniel Dombrowski
June 26, 2013
Melissa will be greatly missed by friends and family. She always had a smile on her face and a very caring heart. Her personality made you laugh. Always had good times at her house and at the bars. I will never forget you. You will always be in my heart.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Dalke Family.
Jim Deering
June 26, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I went to school with Melissa and have wondered many times how she was. I pray her family finds peace
Jackie Loose
June 26, 2013
Heaven has another angel! Now Melissa and my brother Marty will have good times together again. Melissa was always so nice to all. Prayers.
June 26, 2013
I know Melissa from being friends with her from the mid 1990s on. A very wonderful person and she will be missed.
Jim & Sandy Roeser
June 26, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person! She will be greatly missed. Sending hugs to everyone and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!
Josh Dalke
June 26, 2013
Melissa was an amazing woman who had a humble heart. She will always be remembered for her caring personality and ability to make everyone smile. She will be greatly missed.
Chris Pogrant
June 26, 2013
we are so sorry, we loved running into Melissa at rummage sales, she was such a sweet lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Chris Pogrant
Steve and Marg Haessly
June 26, 2013
Maureen and Katey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Melissa was such a sweet person.
Amy Bangart
June 26, 2013
Melissa had a heart of gold. She was so sweet, so kind, and always had a smile when I would see her. I will miss talking to her around town. So very sorry for the Dalke Family. Heaven has gained another incredible angel!
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