Melodie A. Martin-Angelo, age 51, of Lake In The Hills, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, and longtime loyal friend, Tracey Lapota.
She was born on November 27, 1966, the daughter of Clinton and Alice Martin. Melodie was a strong and courageous woman and fought bravely against cancer for over 16 years. Through all her struggles, she was still able to brighten a room with her smile. Melodie worked faithfully for over 30 years with Aviation Risk Management. On July 3, 2000 she married the love of her life, Marty Angelo. Melodie was kind to everyone she met and had a soft spot for animals. She had a passion for the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, country music, and held a special place in her heart for Garth Brooks and Phil Vassar. Her strong faith led her and her family to become members of Willow Creek Community Church in Huntley where her faith grew even stronger. Above all things family came first to Melodie. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
Melodie is survived by her loving husband, Marty Angelo, daughter, Jacquelyn Angelo, father, Clinton Martin, sisters, Donna (Doug Ruth) Martin, Debbie (Tom Lackey) Martin, parents in-law, Marcia (David) Haier, Lucky (Sharon) Angelo, brother and sisters in-law, Brent (Cortney) Angelo, Ryan ( Brie) Angelo, Sean (Alie) Angelo, Jason (Suzi) Haier, Ben (Vicki) Haier, Sina (Jen)Vidic, nieces and nephews, Colleen and Frank Gentile, Braden, Graysen, and Kalen Angelo, Tierney and Callum Angelo, Logan Angelo, Keegan and Carson Haier, Anna and Veila Haier, Ellie and Lindy Vidic.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Martin and brother in-law, Frank Gentile.
The family requests that memorial gifts be designated to the Wilms Tumor Study at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Memorials can be made online at www.fredhutch.org/memorial or mailed to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, PO Box 19024, Dept. J5-200 Seattle, WA or to Benchmark Atlantic Healthcare, 5407 Bull Valley Road, McHenry, IL.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 14th from 4:00pm until 9:00pm at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL. Visitation will continue on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00am until 10:00am at Willow Creek Crystal Lake,100 S. Main St. Crystal Lake, IL 60014, Service follows at 10:00am. Interment will be private.
For information please call the funeral home at (847) 515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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May you be comforted by the Holy Spirit, with peace to “guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus”. We pray for the Father’s healing grace as you all remember Mel and will miss her presence. Love to you, Dave and Marcia, and to all your dear family.
My beautiful Melodie will always be in my heart. I will always keep all her family in my prayers and peace be in your hearts.
Cousin Melodie, Wishing you and your family much peace during this sad time.
Many prayers for Mel and her family! Your faith in God will help during this difficult time. Melody was a wonderful kind loving woman. We admired her for her valiant fight against cancer. She will be missed by everyone that knew her!
We are all so sorry for your loss. Mel was truly an angel here on earth! Her loss will be felt by all who knew and loved her.
Donna, and family; you two look alike, my heartfelt sorrow, way to young to pass, but now she is comforted by Frank. May the knowledge of God is always with you and your family. Blessings, Clare
Our thoughts and prayers are with Melodie and her wonderful Family.
Sending our deepest condolences on Mel"s passing. She was an amazing woman inside and out. She will be greatly missed.
Prayers for all of Mel's family at this difficult time. Mel is truly an angel!
I lift you all up in prayer. As I tear up, all I can see is that angelic and glowing smile that Melodie so famously shared. May that smile keep you all covered in love ❤️ and have peace in your hearts.
Sending prayers to her family and friends in this sorrowful time.
Melodie shone with light no matter what trial she fought against. Her life was a gift and a witness to God's strength to all who knew her. May God's mercy and grace sustain Marty and Jacquelyn over the difficult days ahead, as well as, all the family and friends. We'll see you again, sweet Melodie...Love Barb
It is with a heavy heart that I have learned of the passing of my friend, Melodie Martin. She was a brilliant light and gift to all people whose life she touched. My sincerest condolences to all of her family and friends. Rest In Peace, Dearest Melodie. I will remember you always....
18 Years Ago I became one lucky man. Melodie took a chance on me. We committed ourselves to each other before God, family, and friends on July 3, 2000. Not only was she my better half, she was a most excellent mom. On March 7th, 2002, we were blessed with a beautiful daughter –Jacquelyn. Melodie is an extravagant young woman. Not only is she beautiful, but she is so intelligent, strong, courageous, witty, has a fantastic sense of humor, and touches the heart of anyone who comes in contact with her. We have had many adventures. Melodie has always supported me as I have for her. It breaks me to have lost Melodie way too soon. I have lost my best friend. It is not understood to why God needed her now; but Jacquelyn and I both know that God has a plan and through Christ, we will be ok. It is going to be tough. We will miss Melodie dearly. But we will be reunited once again in Heaven. Melodie fought cancer like I have never seen before. Courageous and strong, Mel never allowed her illness to show nor define her. Mel lost her battle on Tuesday, September 4th. The strength and courageousness that Mel had shown all of her life has been passed to Jacquelyn. Mel and I have been so blessed with God’s gift of being parents to Jacquelyn.I pledge to God and Mel to always take care of Jacquelyn as we would. I will continue to reach out and listen. Thank you Mel, My best friend. I will not let you down. I promise to be the best father that I can be and to provide guidance to our daughter when needed. Love you with all my heart.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Marty and Jacquelyn, along with the rest of her family. She fought long and hard and now God welcomes her home for a long deserved rest. She will forever be in all of our hearts.
Our hearts and prayers go out to Marty and Jacquelyn, along with the rest of her family. She fought long and hard and now God welcomes her home for a long deserved rest. She will forever be in all of our hearts.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless her soul.
We pray for her. She is resting in a better place.
We will miss Mel dearly but smile always remembering the hours of playing Sequence and cards while our kids played, the parties, marathon movie nights, and the impromptu dinners from across our backyard. She was instrumental in making our times together so much fun and her laugh was contagious! God bless the memory of Mel and God bless you always Marty and Jacquelyn.
When my family moved to Burnham, Mel was one of the first people I met and we have been friends ever since. I was fortunate to know her and I am so very sorry to hear this news. My family and I send our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Marty, when I try understand why Mel was chosen to fight this cancer for so long and why the Lord has chosen you and Jacquelyn to have know and loved her for just a short time... I can only go back to the scripture in Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” He (our Lord) loves her more then anyone and has used her to point to Him. I pray comfort to you and Jacquelyn thru this time of sorrow. We love you guys!
How can I mend this broken heart? You were my person. The one I would always turn to when I needed a best friend. You never judged and always understood me. We could laugh and always be ourselves. I will miss you so much but I know you will be there when god calls for me one day. Thank you for all your love and support. You will always be in my heart. This sister circle can never be broken. Melodie, you are my hero. I love you.