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Melanie K. Tschudi

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Melanie K. Tschudi, age 41, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson.

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

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Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street S
Hutchinson, MN
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Peace Lutheran Church
400 Franklin Street S
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Obituary

Melanie Kay Tschudi was born on September 24, 1981, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Luther and Sharon (Koglin) Tschudi. Melanie was baptized as an infant at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Litchfield, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson, and was a graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 2000. Melanie furthered her education at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson where she received her Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and her Trained Medication Aide Certificate.

Melanie made her home in Hutchinson with her son, Riley. She was employed at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson for over ten years. Melanie loved every resident and coworker she had the honor of working with. She was an extremely hard worker and always went the extra nine yards.

Melanie had an enormous heart and would stand up for anyone and always put everyone else before herself. She enjoyed shopping, food, and spending time with her family and friends.

Melanie passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Hutchinson Health, at the age of 41 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Melanie is survived by her:
Son, Riley Chaplin of Hutchinson, MN;
Parents, Luther and Sharon Tschudi of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Michelle Tschudi of Hutchinson, MN,
Ryan Tschudi and his wife, Meg of Buffalo, MN;
Niece and Nephews, Ty Tschudi, Peyten Tschudi, Christopher (Dee) Tschudi, Caiden Pfeiler;
Many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Melanie is preceded in death by her Grandparents, Marvin and Viola Koglin, John and Louise Tschudi; Uncle, Ricky Koglin.

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  1. Diane Roskammet says

    December 29, 2022 at 4:50 am

    My sweet friend. You touched so many lives. Thank you for all the laughs and friendship. You will be truly missed. Until we meet again fly high.

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    • Polloc family says

      December 30, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      My heart goes out to your family for the loss of Melanie I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time

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  2. Troy Kurth says

    December 30, 2022 at 8:35 am

    I give you my deepest condolences during this very difficult time. May God bless you during this tough time.

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  3. Charles Markert says

    January 6, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    I am a resident at Harmony rivers LivingCenter for the past two years Melanie nursed me when I first arrived and she has always been very kind and wonderful person we will miss her and her wonderful sense of humor our condolences to all of our family sincerely CHARLIE Markert and wife Frieda Oberg

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