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Melissa Nickel Obituary

MELISSA MARIE NICKEL, 31 FREEPORT - Melissa Marie Nickel, 31, of Freeport, died Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her friends and family. She was born on Feb. 13, 1983, in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Richard Nickel and Linda Graham. Melissa attended Freeport High School. She worked as a CNA, was a member of the Diamond Studds, and enjoyed listening to music. Her daughters were a very important of her life. Melissa is survived by daughters, Kiayla Glover and Zoey Taggart, and father Joe Taggart of Freeport, IL; her brother, Tony Nickel of Freeport, IL and Monroe, WI; her father, Richard (Debbie) Nickel of Freeport, IL; her mother, Linda (Doug Schneiderman) Graham of Freeport, IL; her grandparents, Robert and Viola Nickel of Elizabeth, IL and Delores Graham of Freeport, IL; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; and her special friends, Staci, Meghan, Connie, and Tracey. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ralph Graham and great-grandmother, Dorothy Birchen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, with Rev. Scott Neasted officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory.

Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2014.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 16, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Tommy&Tina Clankie

April 15, 2014

My Prayers and Thoughts are with you and the family. Love you!! Ruby Rucker Owens

April 15, 2014

I dident know you as well but may you rest in peace!! gone but never forgotten!!!

amanda and zeb corbitt

April 15, 2014

I didn't know u but may u rest in peace ...real sad

cynthia

April 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Love you

Bob and Sherry Worley

April 14, 2014

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Melissa. Rip. You will be missed!

Patty Shenberger

April 14, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Penny Ross

April 14, 2014

RIP Melissa!!! Jeremy and I have been thinking about you and your girls this whole time.

Andrea Dittmar

April 14, 2014

Prayers goes out to Melissa family and friends and may she rest in the arms of God till we meet again....Rest In Peace Melissa

April 14, 2014

Tara Adams

April 14, 2014

Linda, Rick, and family, Although its been a few years since we have seen any of you, our thoughts and Prayers are with all of your family and friends at this difficult time! We hope you all find peace from this tradegy. RIP Melissa, you will be missed! God Bless all of you!

Pam & Dave Riley

April 14, 2014

Rest In Paradise

Angela Martinez

April 13, 2014

Linda I am thinking of you and Tony the girls and all the rest of the family and friends. Angie, Julio, Breigh and Isaac

Angela Martinez

April 13, 2014

May God Bless your family Melissa. And Prayers are going out to them as well. May you rest in peace

April 13, 2014

Rest in Peace Melissa , You will always be thought of. ----<-@

Frank Alba

April 13, 2014

You will be truly missed by all who knew you and lives you have touched. You are now an angle in the sky. Look over your girls as you did when you where here on earth. Love you chick

Natisha Dixson

April 13, 2014

You will be missed Melissa.

Shaun Williams

April 13, 2014

Lots of prayers to the family during this time! May God be with you and watch over you forever.

Melissa Calderon

April 13, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with u all. God is watching over all of you.

Tara Adams

April 13, 2014

Thoughts & prayers to Melissas family & friends may you all be in Gods Care & Grace. May Melissa rest in the palms of Gods hands forever & ever :)

Randy Whitson

April 13, 2014

Prayer for all her family and friends! Prayers for all of you affected. Remember all the good times with your daughter/sister/friend. I hope you all find peace someday with this tragic ending to her life.

Sherry Schwartz

April 13, 2014

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord?
Please pick a bunch for us.
Place them in Melissa's arms
and tell her they're from us .
Tell her we love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
We do it everyday,
But there is an ache within our hearts
That will never go away.
Deepest Sympathy to Richard,Linda, Tony, Kiayla and Zoey in this heartbreaking loss of their daughter, sister and mother. Our community grieves with you in this tragedy. We pray for peace and justice, as God provides,in His time. Trust Him.

April 13, 2014

our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, our hearts ache with you

susan lauder

April 13, 2014

Meghan Keho

April 12, 2014

To the family of Melissa, I am so very sorry for your loss..May God continue to bless your hearts and your minds.

Jessica Wallace

April 12, 2014

Rest in peace Melissa.

Julie Miller

April 12, 2014

Our prayers are with the whole family

Bill and Elvida Quitno

April 12, 2014

R.i.p Melissa

April 12, 2014

May u rest in peace Melissa. I Remember you from the Glen and all I can say is your spirit was awesome and God has another ANGEL.

April 12, 2014

Linda, I know the pain of losing a child. My heart breaks for you. May Melissa rest in peace and her girls will always have a very special angel watching over them

connie stingley

April 12, 2014

I didn't know Melissa but my prayers are for her family.

Tessa Whitcomb

April 12, 2014

So so sorry for your loss!

Beth Hoskinson

April 12, 2014

May God comfort your family and watch over you and your girls! RIP and know that your pain has come to an end!

Trisha Sciutto

April 12, 2014

May your Soul be in Heaven forever. Be at peace.

Joseph Ihus

April 12, 2014

Robert, Viola and Kay, so sorry to read this. Hugs and prayers to you all. Paula Cross, Lena

April 12, 2014

So sorry you left so soon! Rip

Cherri Love

April 12, 2014

Melissa I'll never forget the Times we worked togethe. Your one of the sweetest person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing I'm going to miss you dearly.rest in paradise my friend and I'll see you later.To your family i pray God will give you comfort and peace of knowing that your not hurting anymore and that your in God's hands.my condolences to your family

Stalena Macklin

April 12, 2014

Linda, words are not enough to express how sorry I am for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Monique & Mike Campbell

April 12, 2014

My deepest condolences to Melissa's family and friends. No one should ever have to pass so tragically but now Melissa can find eternal peace and rest in God's arms. God Bless you Melissa and I hope that God will watch over your children and protect them always.

Julie Smith

April 12, 2014

rip babygirl

sheila McGee

April 12, 2014

Praying for the family <3n I will miss you Melissa

April 12, 2014

R.I.P Melissa You will be missed but not forgotten. I am sorry for your loss.

Tessa Bornbach

April 12, 2014

I did not personaly know melissa but My Thoughts And Prayers Goes Out To Her Loved Ones May You R.i.p.

Louann Ludwick

April 12, 2014

RANDALL STAMPFLI and family

April 12, 2014

Doug and Linda, I am so saddened for you. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Barb Stockton

April 12, 2014

Take comfort knowing you have a special guardian angel watching over you. Sending prayers your way.

April 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers you way. Take comfort knowing that you have a special guardian angel watching over you.

April 12, 2014

So sorry for your loss!

April 12, 2014

My thoughts and Prayer's are with the daughter's and family and friends. May GOD watch over Melissa and have all of his angels watch over her daughter's.

Kelli Moe

April 12, 2014

so truly tragic that this young woman was taken too soon RIP

April 12, 2014

Sorry ur gone i will moss def miss u

Sherri Bonilla

April 12, 2014

may you RIP

April 12, 2014

RIP MELISSA YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED PRAYERS ARE WITH THE GIRLS AS WELL AS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS

tina Howard

April 12, 2014

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS IT WAS AN UNEXPLAIND EVENT REST IN PEACE MELISSA

LYNN PETIT

April 12, 2014

r.i.p melissa

April 12, 2014

so sorry about ur loss,prayers sending your way.

April 12, 2014

my god wrap you and his arms and let the angels enjoy your bless smile that you had R.I.P

melissa piggues

April 12, 2014

R.I.P melissa you was a good coworker who always smiled. God has gain an angel

April 12, 2014

You're gone way too soon. My God welcome you in Heaven. You were loved by many here, and you will know love in Heaven. God bless your family and friends

Cathy Keho

April 12, 2014

RIP Melissa I worked with you and your mom at stephenson nursing home and your grandma at parkview

Marcia Erickson

April 12, 2014

You will never be forgotten Melissa! You are all in our hearts and our prayers.

Paul & Colleen Mills

April 12, 2014

so sorry for your loss prayers be with you

bonnie kubly

April 12, 2014

I am sorry for your loss let love be with u Zoey. I love you remember lots of people love u and are here for u.

Amber Long

April 11, 2014

May the love of friends and family help you in the days ahead and take comfort knowing she is our new angel and will always be with us. I love you all

Ronda Sabio(Nickel)

April 11, 2014

Rest In Peace Melissa!!! I wont be able to celebrate your Home Going in Person, but I will be there in Mind & Spirit. My Condolences to the Family & her two daughters. Melissa has gone home too soon, but know GOD makes no mistakes!

Elizabeth Purifoy

April 11, 2014

R.I.P. Melissa

Laurie ( Crase) Carrillo

April 11, 2014

I have very fond memories of Melissa when she was growing up. She was always kind hearted and never talked bad about anyone. She always had a smile. My special memory of her was her and Tony and Stephanie sitting in front of the TV with a magazine Melissa had of the Backstreet Boys and how much she liked them. She was an excellent babysitter to Stephanie and a wonderful niece. She will be missed more than words can say.

Carrie Hawkinson

April 11, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you. She is gone but she will never be forgotten. Love you guys a lot.

Stephanie Bramlett

April 11, 2014

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