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Melissa Ray Obituary
MISHAWAKA - Melissa "Missy" Lynn Ray, 43, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Missy was born on August 16, 1969 in Kankakee, IL to Alan and Barbara (Ciesiolka) Bennett. She was preceded in death by her father, Alan and her grandparents, Jim and Virginia Bennett and Curly and Bernice Ciesiolka. Surviving are her daughter, Julianna Gustafson of South Bend; son, Ian Edward Ray of Mishawaka; her mother, Barbara Jean Gustafson of South Bend; brothers, Ken Bennett of Schoolcraft, MI and Scott Bennett of Round Rock, TX; and her fiancé, Robert Edward Wallace of Mishawaka. Missy was a Manager of McDonalds in Mishawaka until 2002. She also worked for Penz Products as Assistant Manager and worked for Deli Express in Osceola. She was a Penn High School graduate; she graduated from Stafford Career College with high honors; she was a Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do, an avid expert pool player and enjoyed bowling. Missy was an avid Notre Dame fan; she was a graduate of McDonalds Hamburger University. She enjoyed ballet dancing, bike riding and long walks. Visitation is on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 4 to 8 p.m., in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be in the funeral home at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, with Rev. Bob Vale officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Osceola. To leave the family an online condolence or to share memories with the family, please visit our web-site at www.hahnfuneralhomes.com.
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melissa gentry
January 16, 2013
Im so sorry for your lose Missy was a great person wish we would of stayed in contact I miss you Missy May
Cathy Johnson
January 8, 2013
Kenny and Scott,
We were so sorry to hear of Missy's passing. We will always remember her great smile. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hicks and Morr Families
Diane Grounds
January 6, 2013
Barb,I'm so sorry to hear of the lose of your daughter Melissa. You and your family are in my prayers.
DESTINY WERNTZ
January 6, 2013
I hope to all and all to be with the spirit of Melissa give prayers so she may rest among all the peace
JOEY SHAFER
January 2, 2013
MISSY WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY MANY. SHE LIVED LIFE ON HER TERMS AND ENJOYED LIFE EACH AND EVERY DAY. SHE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS, OUR MEMORIES AND IN OUR HEARTS. SHE TOUCHED MANY LIVES IN HER LIFETIME AND SHE WILL FOREVER LIVE ON WITH EACH OF US.
Michelle Robbins (Ciesiolka)
January 1, 2013
Aunt Barb, Ken and Julianna, We have remained in contact over the years and I wish Missy would of also. I am sorry for your loss and I know your pain. Know that I am thinking of you all. R.I.P. Missy with no more pain
Susie Smith
January 1, 2013
Missy and I are cousins, we are 4 years apart. As kids growing up, we were always together whether it was at her house or my house. Missy was a awesome person as we were growing up. Lost touch with her as the years went by. Missy will be sadly missed. Prayers and thoughts go out to her family.
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