Jill Kathryn Melton

Jill Kathryn (Von Losberg) Melton, age 79, passed away in Lansing on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Jill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Donna E. (Davis) and John C. Von Losberg. She was predeceased by her parents, her Great Aunt, Mildred Hicks (John) Lignian who helped raise her, and husband of 12 years, Richard Melton. Jill will be missed by three cousins, Elaine Pincoe Fabinski of Midland, Les Von Losberg (Merle) of Sleepy Hollow, NY, and Laura Trubenstein Donahue (Dan) of San Angelo, TX and by many cousins once removed and many close friends.

Jill graduated from Olivet High School and Western Michigan University. She worked in Lansing for 35 years as a graphic designer/typesetter in the printing industry,10 years as an administrative assistant for Prevention Network, a non-profit organization, and was the board secretary after her retirement for several years. She also acted as secretary for MICAP, another local non-profit. Jill was a member of the Mason Area Art Guild (MAAG) for a few years and served as secretary before the COVID-19 epidemic caused it to disband.

Jill is lovingly remembered by many friends made over her lifetime. Her friends were the highlight of her life! She helped plan her Olivet High School Class of 1964 reunions held every five years and then, in each year, beginning in 2020. She loved growing up in Olivet and keeping in touch with classmates. She was secretary of the Olivet Schools Alumni Association for many years. Hobbies over the years included a love of photography, reading mystery novels, drawing, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking and traveling with friends. Making gifts for her friends was a special joy. Jill loved animals and shared her home with 13 rescued cats over her lifetime.

A memorial gathering to celebrate Jill’s life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home. A private burial will take place at Hicks Cemetery, 21724-20260 Capital Ave, NE, Pennfield Township, Michigan 49017.

Desired memorials may be made to your local animal shelter or favorite animal cause.