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Tinley Park, Illinois - Melanie Denise Stapleton-Zarobsky, 52, was a cherished granddaughter of Anna J. Koch and Martha Olinger, daughter of Joyce and the late Dean Koch, loving mother of Michael (Kayla) Stapleton, Jr. and Matthew Stapleton, and proud grandmother of Dean, Ava, and Bo. She was also a dear sister to James (Ronica) Koch and Marnie (Erik) Massey, and a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Melanie will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched.

Services to honor Melanie's life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, located at 17248 South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, Illinois 60487. A funeral service will take place at 5:00 p.m. that evening.

In memory of Melanie, the family kindly requests that contributions be made as flowers or monetary donations to help with her memorial services and future internment. Donations can be made at the funeral home to support Michael and Matt in honoring Melanie's life with the love and care she shared with others.

The family deeply appreciates your kindness and support during this difficult time. Your generosity in remembering Melanie and honoring her memory is a reflection of the love she gave and received throughout her life.

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