Service Information
Melissa Guldemann, age 55, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Cedar Crest in Silver Lake, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Sunday, September 23, 2018, 3:30 P.M. at Church of Peace in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment held at a later date.
Gathering of Family & Friends will be held Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 2:30 -3:30 P.M., one hour prior the service at the church.
Obituary
Melissa Paige Guldemann was born on September 26, 1962, in Minot, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Michael and Darlene (Kjellberg) Guldemann. She was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. Melissa received her education at Mt. Vernon High School and furthered her education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.
On September 28, 1991, Melissa was united in marriage to Pat Chiariello in Howard Lake, Minnesota. She grew up in Minot, North Dakota and then lived in Illinois. Melissa and Pat made their home in Glencoe, Minnesota. Their life was blessed with a daughter, Mariah. Melissa and Pat shared over 26 years of marriage.
Melissa was a loving wife and mother, substitute librarian, and a job placement specialist. She was a member at Church of Peace in Glencoe. Melissa loved nature. She enjoyed horses, horseback riding, reading, biking, swimming, taking road trips, music, museums, and muscle cars. Melissa treasured the time spent with her family and friends.
Melissa passed away at the age of 55 on Saturday, September 15, 2018.
Blessed be her memory.
Melissa is survived by her:
Husband, Pat Chiariello;
Daughter, Mariah Guldemann–Chiariello;
Other relatives and many friends.
Melissa was preceded in death by her Parents, Michael and Darlene Guldemann; Grandmother, Anna Kjellberg; Aunts, Nora Kjellberg, Lucille Ness
Heidi Hoks says
My thoughts and prayers go with you all. Melissa was a wonderful person.
Becky Havelka says
I am so sorry to hear about her passing! Such a great lady gone to soon! My heart breaks for the entire family!
Diane Beuch says
I worked with Melissa. She was always so very sweet.
We bonded because we both had horses.
Kierstin Fure says
Melissa was so dear to me, and I treasure in my heart all the fun and wonderful memories we made together. We bonded over our love of romance novels, coffee shops, writing and art. Her friendship meant the world to me.
I will miss her dearly.
My deepest sympathies to you, Pat and Mariah. Praying for comfort and love during this hard time.
Julie Moore says
Mariah, Although I didn’t know your mother, I know she raised a wonderful, talented daughter so she must have been very special. Prayers are with you and all who loved your mom during such a difficult time.
Debra Jones says
May the “peace of God” comfort you during this mist difficult time. (Philippians 4:7).
Holly Huth-Bungert says
Pat and Mariah……
I was just looking up Melissa to wish her a Happy Birthday, and I found this. I am so sorry, and I do know how tough it is. Please accept my sincerest sympathy…I always found her such a joy to be around.
Love, Holly
Shannon Pooler says
Pat and Mariah I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and my deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Shannon Pooler