Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ross, Melissa Lynn 2014
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The Ionia Sentinel-Standard, Friday, November 21, 2014


Melissa Lynn Ross, age 44, of Ionia, MI passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014 
at Sparrow Hospital-Ionia Campus. 

Per Melissa's wishes, cremation will take place and a Memorial Service will be 
held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. 
Louis, Michigan.  Visitation will take place prior to the service on Saturday 
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Melissa was born in Ferndale, Michigan on May 19, 1970, the daughter of James 
Carl Ross and Martha Stanhope.  Missy graduated from St. Louis High School with 
the class of 1989.  She married Tony Ross on July 27, 2007 in Ionia, MI.  
Melissa was born and raised in St. Louis.  She was very active in her sons' 
sports and activities, and was their #1 fan.  Missy took great pride in taking 
care of her three boys.  She had a passion for her animals, especially 
her "girls"; dogs Abbey and Sonny.  Missy had a great love for her family, and 
enjoyed any time spent with them.  She will be greatly missed by all of her 
family and friends. 

Melissa is survived by her husband Tony Ross of Ionia, MI, mother Martha and 
Jack Dickhout of Boyne City, MI, two sons; Brandon Ross of Ionia and Jake Ross 
of Ionia; mother-in-law Sherry Ross of Phoenix, Arizona, sister Becky and Dave 
Bachelder of Alma; brother James and Tracy Ross of Celina, Texas; brother Mike 
and Jodi Ross of Mt. Pleasant; sister Amy and Brent McQueen of Vestaburg; 
brother Andy and Regina Ross of Mt. Morris; grandmother Marge Stanhope of Boyne 
City; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her infant 
twins, infant son, father Jim, grandparents, and two nephews. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.  The family is being served 
by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan. 


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