Barbara Meloy

Barbara Meloy

June 02, 1933 - April 27, 2022

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Barbara A. Meloy, age 88, Sun Prairie, formerly of Platteville, died Wednesday, April 27 at UW-Hospital, Madison. She was born June 2, 1933, in Benton, Wis., the daughter of Cletus and Esther Bainbridge. Barbara attended Platteville Teacher College from 1951-1953. On June 18, 1960, she married Joseph S. Meloy at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Benton.

Barbara was an elementary school teacher. She taught in Janesville, Dubuque, Dickeyville Holy Ghost School and St. Mary's School in Platteville. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church Ladies Auxiliary. Barbara enjoyed baking cookies for her grandchildren, walks with her girlfriends, and watching and listening to Wisconsin sports.

She is survived by her four children: Mark (Lynn) Meloy, Madison, Joe (Jayne) Meloy, Kansas City, MO, Mary (Todd) Kuckkahn, Stevens Point, and Michelle (Robert) Kelly, Sun Prairie; nine grandchildren, Loryn (Matt) Limoges, Connor (Devin) Meloy, Brody and Donovan Meloy, Megan, Makenzy, Molly, and Morgan Kuckkahn, and Casey Kelly; four great grandchildren, Clara Grace and Henry Limoges, Georgia Meloy, and Uriah Kuckkahn; a dear sister, Jean Hull, Cuba City; two sisters-in-law, Joan Bainbridge, Cuba City, and Marie Meloy, Indianapolis, and many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Tom Bainbridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Meloy, her parents, and her brother, Cletus Bainbridge Jr.

A special thank you to the expert staff of the D6/4 Neurology Unit at University of Wisconsin-Madison for the special care Barbara received in her final days.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM. Monday, May 2, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville. Father John Blewett and Deacon Bill Bussan will concelebrate. Friends may call from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, where there will be a rosary at 3:30 PM, visitation will continue Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Platteville, where the family will designate them to a special project in their mom's memory. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

 




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ted klaas and family
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to mark joe mary michele and families were sso sorry to hear of ur moms passing she was a wonderful mother grandmother and friends to many ur in our prayers u have our sympathy and condolonces may ur mom rest in peace and shell be by ur dad again too may god watch over u all and bless u with his loving care god bless ted and family.
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Phil Swift
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My sincere condolences to all the Meloy family. Barb was always a wonderful, congenial lady!
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Phil Swift
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Sending this note on behalf of my mother, Juanita Swift. Barb lived next to us on Main Street in Benton for many years. Mom and Barb were very good friends there and continued that friendship in Platteville through St. Mary's Church for many more years. She is sorry for your tremendous loss and sends her sympathy.
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Dave and Marie Langkamp
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Dave and I have wonderful memories of spending time with Barb and our walking group at Park Place. After walking, we enjoyed a cup of coffee or tea and lots of talking and laughing as a group. We had lots of good times going out to different outings and restaurants for lunch. Barb was a great person and will be dearly missed by all. Our condolences to Barb’s family. With love and prayers from Dave and Marie Langkamp
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Teresa Doyle Pittz
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I am a granddaughter of Genevieve Baxter from Benton. I believe your mother was a neighbor to my grandma. I also substitute taught for her a couple times at St. Mary's. My niece is Michelle Gassman/Jenson. My sister is Sara Gassman. I also have a nephew Eric Mester with Down's and has lived with me and my husband for 10 years in Mineral Point. I would always follow Eric in Special Olympics and school and I remember Tom. Eric now attends the Hodan Center in Mineral Point. My heart goes out to you folks. I remember her being a lady of grace, wisdom and kindness. I will light a candle at our church for her. I also student taught at St.Mary's and she gave me much needed advice about disciplining with firmness but love.
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RANDY P EDGE
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Mark and family, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Thought and prayers headed to you all.

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