Melissa Sue Ostrom Obituary (1983 - 2023)

Bloomington- Melissa Sue Ostrom, 39, of Bloomington, passed away on April 20, 2023. Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of her life will be May 13th, 2023, from 1-4PM at Bloomington First Church 2207 N Towanda Barnes Rd, Bloomington, IL. Memorials may be given to her family to help defray costs. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home in El Paso is assisting with arrangements. She was born in Bloomington on July 21, 1983, a daughter to Kenneth Ostrom and Jarilyn Bicknell. She is survived by her mother, Jarilyn (Randy) Thomas, of Pekin; father, Kenneth Ostrom (family), Florida; daughter, Rhiannan Ostrom-Keith; grandchildren, McKennah Clem, Zebidiah Ostrom; sister, LeErin (Bret) Nephew (Bryson) German, of Normal; brother, Brian (Lacey) niece (Elsi) Humbracht, Williston, ND; grandmother, Marion Davey, Bloomington; step brothers, Wyatt and Travis Thomas, Pekin; Aunts and Uncles, Don (Sue) Follick, Jeff (Tami) Bicknell; cousins, Steven (Jeanna) Follick, Kassandra Janes, Chad Follick; and great-cousins, Leland Janes; Lucian Follick; Aurora, Genesis, Asher, and Tristan Bicknell. She was preceded in death by Grandfather Kenneth Davey of Bloomington. Melissa never knew a stranger. She was a true "social butterfly" with a kindred spirit and so much kindness toward everyone. She was a talented artist and writer. She had a contagious smile and laugh, and she gave the best hugs. Most of all she cherished her family. She was a beautiful soul and will be missed by so many. She is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus for eternity.