John Russell Melow's obituary , Passed away on December 16, 2024 in Ithaca, Michigan

John Russell Melow

April 19, 1963 - December 16, 2024 (61 years old)

Ithaca, Michigan

John Russell Melow's obituary , Passed away on December 16, 2024 in Ithaca, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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John Russell Melow

April 19, 1963 - December 16, 2024 (61 years old)

Ithaca, Michigan

John Russell Melow Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Russell Melow of Ithaca, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Russell left this world on December 16, 2024 at the age of 61, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though John Russell may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John Russell touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ivan Melow and Muriel Melow (McMahon); his sister Cynthia Ostrander; and his brother-in-law Keith Ostrander. He is survived by: his daughters, Brandilyne Melow (Nikkolas Baird) of Ithaca, MI and Samantha Melow of Ithaca, MI; his grandson Mason; and his siblings, Pamela Strange (Joe) of Alabama, Melody Eichorn (Donald) of Texas, Raymond Melow (Sandy) of Alma, MI and Gary Melow (Valorie) of Ithaca, MI.. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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