Melody Saltman

Melody Gay Saltman age 55, of St. Johns, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, July 29, 2016, with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home.

Melody was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 4, 1960, the daughter of George V. and Dora L.  (Weimer)  Sakalas.  She resided most of her life in Dayton Ohio and St. Johns, Michigan.

Melody loved music, to read and was artistic.  She received her associate degree in nursing and was ready to continue her nursing degree when illness forced her to stop. Melody previously worked at McDonalds in St. Johns while she was attending school.

She is survived by her son Lucas Saltman, of St. Johns, MI; Parents George, and Dora Sakalas, of St. Johns, MI; Aunt Marcella Wells, of South Dakota.  Melody is also survived by cousins Alan and Sally Sakalas, John and Robin Holt, Greg and Laura Smith, Paul and Kelly Sakalas also many more cousins.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.