Melissa Jane Jellema Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 26, 2025, at the age of 57, Melissa Jane Jellema of Willmar, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melissa Jane Jellema to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Melissa Jane's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her father David Simmons (Leland Jellema). She is survived by: her mother Patricia Simmons (Przymus); her husband Leland Jellema; her sisters, Jenny Gambell (Tom) of West Bend and Karen Auten (Jason) of Sioux Falls, SD; and her nieces and nephews, Whittney, Aaron Gambell, Ryleigh, Tryg and Reagan Auten.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Lentz Funeral Home - West Bend (104 1st Ave SW, West Bend, IA 50597). A graveside service was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the West Bend Cemetery (5745 475th St, West Bend, IA 50597).