Melody Ann Reed

Melody Ann Reed, of Waukesha, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Melody was born on February 23, 1949 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Max and Margaret (DeBoer) Boeke. She married Ray on October 7, 1967 in Freeport, IL and moved to New London, CT where they started their family. In 1987, she and her family relocated to Waukesha, WI. Melody enjoyed working at Curves for the past eleven years. She enjoyed gardening and traveling but more than anything she was most happy when she was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Ray of 47 years; her children, Michael (Donna) Reed, Michelle Reed, Melinda Davis and Mandy (Thomas) Morris; her grandchildren, Stephanie, Alicia, Samantha, Emma, Austin, Erin and Evelyn; her siblings, Max (Linda) Boeke, David (Kay) Boeke, James (Susie) Boeke and Christine (Robert) Larson; many beloved family and friends. The visitation for Melody will be held on Monday, June 29, 2015 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Ev. & Reformed United Church of Christ, 413 Wisconsin Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186. There will be a second visitation on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 12:30 p.m until the time of the 1:30 p.m service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 2514 IL Rt. 26 South, Freeport, IL 61032. The Rev. Ralph Schultz will officiate. The interment will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the American Cancer Society, N19 W24350 Riverwood Dr. Waukesha, WI 53188.