Taryn Esther Melli,

FORT ATKINSON-Taryn Esther Melli, age 23, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at University Hospital in Madison. Taryn was born on July 22, 1988, in Madison, the daughter of Joe and Sue Melli. She spent her entire life in Fort Atkinson graduating from Fort Atkinson High School in 2007. She was employed as a staff worker at London Lodge. Taryn loved her cat, Glady, travelling the world, and was a fan of anime. Most important to Taryn was spending time with her friends and family. Taryn is survived by her parents; her brother, Sephi; her grandparents, Margo and Joe Melli; her aunts and uncles, Sarah and Alex Melli and Mardene and Mike Schlise; and her cousins, Sami and Skye Eliades and Glory and Adam Schlise. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Noreen Steiner ; and her aunt, Sam Melli. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012. A short service proclaiming Taryn’s life will follow at the funeral home. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Madison, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012. A short service proclaiming Taryn’s life will follow at the funeral home.