Michael D. Melham

Michael D. "Mike" Melham, 67, of Whiting, Iowa, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 peacefully in his sleep at his residence. As per his wishes, Mike has been cremated. Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 10, 2011 at Nelson-Berger Northside Chapel with Reverend Jeff Cooper officiating. Burial will be held in the Willow Township Cemetery in rural Holly Springs, Iowa. Michael was born the son of Eli and Geraldine (Lewis) Melham on March 9, 1944 in Sioux City. He received his schooling in Sioux City, graduating from Central High School in 1963. He married Pamela J. "Pam" Forney on January 19, 1979 in Sioux City. Mike was a city bus driver for many years. Michael enjoyed collecting John F. Kennedy and Honeymooners memorabilia and watching the History Channel. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Pam of 32 years of Whiting; one brother, Gerald (Donna) Melham of Sioux City; one Aunt, Margaret Harms of Calgary, Canada; a niece, Cindy (Jeff) Cooper of Canby, Minnesota; three sisters-in-law, Sandra Welch of Denison, Iowa, Linda (Larry) Scadden of Sioux City, and Sherry (Rick) Book of Sioux City; a very special friend, Linda Barnes of Moville; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stillborn daughter, Jeannine; and a brother-in-law, Larry.