Melody Miller, 60, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010, at St. Catherine’s Medical Center. She was born on May 1, 1950, in Kenosha, the daughter of the late Troy and Ruth Powell. She moved to Northern Illinois as a child, but she returned to Kenosha in 1970. She was educated in the schools of Northern Illinois and she received a degree from Gateway Technical College. On February 9, 1970, she married Carl Miller in Menominee, MI. Melody was employed as a Contract Analyst at Abbott Labs for 42 years, until her retirement in 2008 due to her health. She was a member of the Abbott Golf League. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the casino, but most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Melody is survived by her husband, Carl of Burlington; her two children, Kenny (Krista) Miller of Pleasant Prairie and Tawnya Miller of Salem; a granddaughter, Kaylee Miller-Hall; a brother, Terry (Jeanette) Powell of IL; and three sisters, Ruth Ann Fueling of MN, and Diane Powell and Debbie Shepherd both of KY. She was preceded in death her granddaughter, Taia Miller-Post. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 23rd, at Proko Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cancer Research Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Melody’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Ray Barboza
December 28, 2010
Melody and I worked together for my first 6 years at Abbott. We developed a fun, sarcastic, and memorable relationship I will miss her personality
Thomas Hartman
December 27, 2010
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Tom Hartman
Debbie Horsley
December 27, 2010
Melody will be greatly missed, she has molded me into the person I am today .... With her guidance and teaching I have learned valuable life lessons, that will stay with me forever.. God Bless You - until we meet again !! Debbie (an Abbott Co-worker)
Forrest Dusek
December 23, 2010
I too, like many of my Abbott colleagues have known and worked with Mel for 15-20 years. What is unique is that more than 90% of the relationship was over the phone. When you can develop a relationship that special over the phone it demonstrated the strength of her soul and the depth of her caring. Aside from the chance meetings we would have at an Abbott sales meeting, I had the pleasure of attending the Bermuda Presidents Club with her. Being able to spend that many days in a row with her was a memory I will never forget. She used to laugh afterwards about the crazy "red shorts" the men had to wear at the banquet that year, it was a hoot. I have already missed her before her passing due to her illness and not being in touch, even more so now. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Misti ( Longone) Jellema
December 23, 2010
Mel- As much as you will be missed, Taia has missed you very much! Thanks for all of the amazing memories growing up! I will never forget you. Tawnya, Carl and Kenny...I am so so sorry for your loss! I will keep you and your family in my prayers forever! Love you all!!!
Nina Rodenroth
December 21, 2010
I will miss Melody personally and professionally. For fourteen years, she supported my Abbott Field Sales efforts on many levels ensuring my successes. Her fiesty spirit, zest for life and contagious personality touched anyone who came in her contact. I pray for your family at this very difficult time. She was truly a very, very special Lady.
Mark Mitchell
December 21, 2010
I worked with Melodie for almost 30 years at Abbott. She was one of my favorite people that I met at Abbott. She had a committment to not only getting the job done but also in mentoring new people like myself. She cared a great deal about the business but more importantly had a strong personal side that made her very enjoyable to work with. She had a committment to doing the right thing regardless of the consequences. She was well respected and will be missed as a business partner and a human being. Her family should be very proud of her professional accomplishments.I give my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She was very special.
Judy Testard
December 21, 2010
Tawnya, My heart goes out to you and your family. May you find comfort in the thought that your mom is with Taia.I wish I could be there with you at this time. Jill is bringing you a Hug from me. I love you sweetie. Hugs! Judy
Nancy Deese Spinelli
December 21, 2010
I have known Melody Miller for the past 19 years and she has always been the BEST at what she did. She was extremely kind and courteous to all of her sales reps and she will be missed greatly! We, at Abbott, all loved her dearly. I remember she would ask me for pictures of my family so she could put them up in her office. She really cared about you and your family life. The family of Melody Miller will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Just know that she was loved by all! A truly amazing woman!
Kim Longone
December 21, 2010
Melody, I know you are in a better place and now you can be with your grandbaby! I'm sure she is welcoming you with open arms. You are going to be very missed. I'm glad I got the chance to know you. You were an amazing woman!!Rest In Peace!!!Tawnya and Ken - My prayers are with you and your family!
ramona souther
December 21, 2010
i met (carbs) on pogo, and am feeling her loss. she was a beautiful woman and she will be missed greatly. my love to her and her family, u have been blessed. amen
Beatrice Arnold
December 21, 2010
To the Miller Family: God Bless and keep you in his Grace. Remember how much God love you, and how much God love her may he confort you in your time of sorrow. R.I.P. Carbsyour friend forever Mizbuzybuz (Your Pogo Friend)~~~~~~~
Linda Bragg
December 20, 2010
I also got to know her as carbs1 on POGO.. I will miss playing in our prayer room with her. In POGO, I was known as lindynj. My prayers are going to her family to help them deal with this terrible loss.
Pat Plotner
December 20, 2010
Condolences to the entire Miller Family for your loss. Carbs is also Pogo's loss as she had many good friends and will missed by all who knew her. Pat
Carol Robinson
December 20, 2010
My Heart is saddened but yet overjoyed that Melody is with the Lord: I met Melody known as carbs1 in Pogo we met in a Christain room and have been very good friends for several years now,We have beenn through the good and the bad like we have know eachother all our lives. She just was that kind of person, even though we never met in person we didn,t have cause we were friends. during our friendship i got to know Carl her husband daughter Tanya and granddaughter Kayle. She will deeply be missed in Pogo and in thw world but we will meet one day my Friend: Carol
Carol Sue Robinson
December 20, 2010
I met Melody online in Pogo she in known as carbs1 in there she became my Dearest Friend we have shared good timmes and bad times with eachother, Even though we did not get the chance to meet we were like we knew eachother all our lives. Through her i got to know her husband Carl and Daughter Tanya and Kalye and oh of course her dog Shadow.She will be gratley missed in the Christain room we belonged to she had many,many friends in there. She was one Person i can say was my True Friend. Carol Robinson