Melanie L Hartung, age 77, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Melanie was born July 21, 1944 to Lloyd and Bernice Saxton. Melanie is survived by her loving children, Jennifer (Craig) Kreifels, Randy (Mona) Hartung, Becky (Scott) Grau; Siblings, Cheryl (Larry) Beers, Judy Stubbs; sister-in-law, Jean Saxton; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 pm Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. 6800 S 14th St. Lincoln, NE 68512. Masks will be required. Family requests casual dress. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society. www.nationalmssociety.org, or Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue, www.nebraskanokill.org