"Please accept my condolences at this most difficult time. The bible is the best source of comfort we have to help us cope with the loss of our love ones. God promised to remove death, pain ,and suffering forever. Revelation 21:4"
In loving memory of
Melinda Marie Deeds
October 6, 2016
Melinda Marie Deeds, age 40, of Quincy, died Thursday, October 6, 2016, at 12:01 am in Blessing Hospital.
Melinda was born August 19, 1976 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of John and Ellen Miller Stice. She married Brian Deeds on August 14, 2004 in Quincy. He survives.
She graduated Quincy High School in 1994. Melinda was a massage therapist and was self employed. She also did manicures and pedicures. Melinda loved to work in the yard and landscape it. She enjoyed taking care of her three Bassett hounds, Lola, Ruby, and Mabel, and cooking. Being with her family was her #1 priority.
In addition to her husband, Melinda is survived by her two sons, Isaiah and Noah Stice both of Quincy; her parents; two sisters, Catherine Turner and Alyssa (Joey Lilikes) Stice, both of Quincy; and nieces and nephews Jacob Turner, and Jasper and Amelia Lilikes.
Melinda was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jason and Caroline Stice, and maternal grandparents, Jacob and Edna Miller.
Memorial Mass: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Parish, with Monsignor Michael Kuse officiating.
Memorials: American Diabetes Foundation
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"John and Ellen, Sorry to hear of Lynn's death. Our prayers and sympathy to the family."
"Brian, we wanted to let you know how saddened we were to learn of Melinda's passing. Melinda was a beautiful, courageous and wonderful person. We started out as her massage clients, but we became so much more...she was our friend. We will miss her, but with God's grace we know that we will see her again and that they'll be an angel waiting for us. Our prayers and love to you, Brian, and the rest of Melinda's family."
"John and Ellen were were so devastated to hear the news about Melinda. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time."
"I'm so sorry to hear this. She's a very sweet lady. Sending prayers to all the family. She's an angel flying high."
"I am extremely saddened to hear of Lynn's passing. A very courageous and intelligent young woman who was a joy to all who knew her. She adored her family and canine kids. She often baked treats for the dogs and shared the treats with my dogs as well. She had a personality and spirit that endeared her to everyone. She endured so much yet always had a smile on her face. My condolences to her family and friends."
"So sorry to hear this. I will continue tipsy for ur family l love u all"
"I am sadden by the news Lynn was a wonderful and uplifting young lady. Thoughts and prayers to out to her family and friends."
"I am sorry to hear about Melinda. Prayers to you all."
"Ellen and family, I'm very sorry to hear about Lynn. She is pain free now and at peace. May God grant you peace and comfort at times of sorrow. Until you can dance together in heaven, cherish the memories she gave you here on earth. Thoughts and prayers are with you."
"I am so sorry for your loss - Melinda had done manicures and pedicures for myself and my mom and sisters for years. she will be missed our thoughts and prayers are with her family."
"My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May God bring you peace at this time of sorrow. Love, Mary Dee."
"Wanting to see my condolences.... melinda was a very loving person ...over the 4 years at petco.. she has brought Lola ruby Mabel ...monthly to me.... and this really just breaks my heart...sending lots of prayers to family"
"Ellen and John I am so sorry to hear of Melinda's death. Many many prayers to all the family. May she rest in peace."
"It saddens us to know that a bright beautiful light like Melinda has gone from this world. She was always a joy to talk to and made us laugh whenever she stopped by to just chit chat. I will always remember her beautiful smile, the love that she had for her whole family & we are so sorry that this wonderful light has burnt out so young. Our condolences go out to both the Stice's & Deeds families. Our prayers & thoughts are with you."