Melissa Dawn Kern, 53, of Williams, passed away on April 14, 2026, at The Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born on November 7, 1972, to Valerie Mikels and the late David Bock.

Melissa enjoyed going to concerts.

Those surviving to cherish Melissa's memory are her children, Zane Grissom and Kennah Kern; her mother, Valerie Mikels; her sisters, Brandee Shelton and Leah Prince; her brother, Bradly Armstrong; aunt Lisa Mikels and uncle Terry Mikels; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death was her father, David Bock; and her brother, David Burton.

Cremation was chosen and arrangements were entrusted to the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes in Bedford.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been chosen to care for Melissa and her family.