Melinda Carol Grisham

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty (nee Nolan) Henry; her brother, Scott Parrish; and her grandparents, Anna and Virgil Nolan.

Melinda is survived by her father, Tony Henry; her sister, Valerie (Bob) Gilbert; her brothers, Mark Grisham, Joe (April) Grisham, and Michael Parrish; her aunt, Carol (Danny) Galayda; her uncle, Bill (Gloria) Nolan; as well as her nieces, Katie and Amber; and her nephew, Andrew.

Melinda was an active participant in the Alley Cats Bowling League and played for the Challengers Baseball League. She was a passionate Chicago Cubs fan, often rewatching their games. In her younger years, she also participated in the Special Olympics and was a proud Easter Seals child through Tradewinds. Melinda worked at Bridges (now Paladin), supporting special needs individuals.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Special Olympics in Melinda’s memory. https://support.specialolympics.org/a/tribute-gifts

A visitation for Melinda will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN 46322. She will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KuiperFH.com for the Grisham family.