Melissa Jo Dethleusay

December 16, 1983 - May 3, 2018

Visitation: Visitation with family present will be Monday, May 7, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Bethany Reformed Church in Canton.

Service: Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Bethany Reformed Church in Canton.

      Melissa Jo Dethleusay, 34, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her home in Worthing.  Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Bethany Reformed Church in Canton.  Visitation with family present will be Monday, May 7, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the church.

          Melissa was born December 16, 1983 in Ortonville, MN to Jerry and Lori (Anderson) Johnson.   She graduated from Yellow Medicine East High School in 2002.  Melissa married Sam Dethleusay June 7, 2014 in Canton.  Melissa and her husband own and operate the Black Angus Steakhouse in Canton.

      Melissa was truly a beautiful person.  She loved to scrapbook, go camping, get her nails and hair done, and spend time with her kids.  She enjoyed listening to music, watching her favorite TV programs, and shopping with her husband.  She also loved spending time with her sister, brother and nephews.  Her family meant the world to her.  She cared so much for everyone and had a heart of gold.  All though her life was short, she made many great memories and she believed in everyone even when they didn’t believe in themselves.

      Melissa is survived by her husband, Sam, Worthing, SD; her children- daughters, Lexi and Skyler and son, Jordan; sister Amanda (Corey) Heidebrink, Hazel Run, MN, and brother, Michael (Jess) Johnson, Milbank, SD.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

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  1. Carlee Gabriel Family on May 5, 2018 said:

    Our hearts are broken. Thoughts and prayers to everyone! Hugs

  2. Sharon Herman on May 5, 2018 said:

    We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one,our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time..keep the memories of your loved one in you hearts,god has gained a beautiful angel,she has gained her wings and will be smiling down on all of you each and every day..our deepest sympathies to you all

    Love always,
    Sharon and Nome

  3. frank e brown on May 5, 2018 said:

    sorry for your famiys loss

  4. Steve and Laurie Bednarek on May 6, 2018 said:

    Our condolences go out to you and your family along with many prayers.

  5. Ken & Debra Hunsucker on May 7, 2018 said:

    My heart goes out to this family. Please know that Debbie and I will keep you in our prayers. If you need ANYTHING at all, we are always here. Your neighbors….
    Magic Man