Melinda Juist
December 5, 1952 ~ July 23, 2020
Melinda Juist, age 67 of Geneva, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 5, 1952 in Painesville, the daughter of Patrick and Margaret (Allen) Lofink.
Melinda worked for several years at Walmart in Madison. She enjoyed walks along the beach collecting beach glass. Long rides in the country side with her husband Jim often ended up at with a visit to a craft show or flea market. Most of all she loved the time spent with her family and grandchildren celebrating birthdays and special holidays.
She is survived by her husband, James; sons, Gabriel (Kristi), Ryan, and Kyle Juist; daughters, Lerryn (Kyle) Reese and Ashley (Daniel) Cuccaro; 9 grandchildren, Zachary (Cheyenne), Callie, Gavin, Kaiden, Emma, Roman, Kamden, Liam, and Colton; 2 great grandchildren, Zayden, and Everly. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Janice Lofink.
Friends will be received from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at North Madison Cemetery.
Those in attendance are strongly encouraged to follow current pandemic guidelines for Covid-19, wear masks, and practice social distancing. The family suggests contributions to be made in Melinda’s name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Avenue Suite 1100N, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Prayers for her loving family and husband Jim. She will be sadly missed. Karen Wiley
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lerryn and Ashley, I'm thinking of you during this difficult time. Im so sorry about the passing of your mother.
The world lost an amazing woman, but Heaven gained a beautiful angel!
We always enjoyed our time with Melinda. Stopping at Walmart and going to see her. Keep the love and memories alive. ox Carole and Steve Klaue
Melinda was such a special beautiful woman. She cared, truly cared about everything. So many times when I had a bad day at work she would listen and comfort me. I always felt better after speaking with her. You will be missed Melinda.
Juist Family, Thinking of you during this very difficult time.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Warm thoughts and happy memories to your family.
I worked with Melinda at Walmart. She was a sweetheart, always kind and a pleasure to be around. God Bless your family and loved ones.
Gabe sorry to hear about your mother. Take care.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy, Todd, Kimmie, Makayla, Mitchell, Alexis and Gabriella