Melody J. Briggs

Melody J. Briggs, age 61, of Pine Island, died on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at home surrounded by family. She was born on October 10, 1952, in Owatonna, to Harvey and Elaine (nee Kunde) Buck. On September 26, 1983, she married Loren Briggs in Pine Island where the couple made their home. Melody worked at the Pine Haven Care Center for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening especially her flowers, playing cards, cooking and baking, bird watching, and spending time with family.

Melody is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Vern Kitto) Briggs of Pine Island; grandchildren, Dakota and Cheyenne Kitto; sisters, Sherry Brown of Pine Island, Barbara (Charlie) VanCanneyt of Zumbrota, Rhonda Anderson of Litchfield; brothers, Carey (Kirsten) Buck of Owatonna, Robert Buck of Fargo, ND, Richard Buck of Litchfield; several nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews.

Melody is preceded in death by her husband Loren who died on May 3, 2005; her parents; brother, Larry Buck; nephew, Chad Johnson; and grand-niece Arianna Christopherson.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in Rochester with Reverend Cory Moss officiating. Burial was in the Pine Island Cemetery. Arrangements were made with Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island.