Melanie Ruhwedel

Melanie Ruhwedel, 59, of Beecher passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at St. Margaret Health in Dyer, IN. She was born July 12, 1962 the daughter of Norman and Adrienne (Piazza) Lange. She was married to Gary Ruhwedel. She worked as a loan processor at First Community Bank and a secretary at Lange Trucking and Excavating in Beecher. She enjoyed gardening and going on motorcycle rides. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Ruhwedel; her children; Matthew, Ryan, Heather Buchmeier all of Beecher; a brother, Scott Lange of Beecher; 2 stepchildren, Scott Ruhwedel and Eric Ruhwedel; 5 step grandchildren; Maurico, Montgomery, Taeo, Logan, Evelyn Rose. Proceeded in death by her mother, Adrienne Lange. Visitation will be held Friday, July 23, 2021 from 3 to 7p.m. at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home, Beecher, IL. The funeral service officiated by Rev. Ronald Rock, will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11am at Zion Lutheran Church in Beecher. Burial will immediately follow the service at Skyline Memorial Park, in Monee. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church of Beecher.