Melodi Johansen

Ryder

Melodi Jean (Janke) Johansen, age 67, of Ryder, ND passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her residence.

Melodi was born in the Wheaton Community Hospital on October 16, 1956, to Myron and Rosemary (West) Janke. She spent her childhood at the family farm in rural Wheaton. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Taylor Township. She attended Wheaton High School. After graduation she attended Grand Forks Community College and studied interior design.

She married Craig Johansen in 1982 and lived in rural Ryder, North Dakota. She worked at Sears and the Amish Gallery in Minot, North Dakota.

Melodi is survived by her mother Rosemary Janke of Wheaton, MN; brother Lowell Janke of Mesa, AZ; niece Nicolette (Adam) Morrison of Minneapolis, MN; nephews: Taylor and Trevor Janke both of Stewart, MN; great-nephews: Jace Janke and Enzo Morrison; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Melodi was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clifford and Jessie West; paternal grandparents, Clifford and Arline Janke; husband, Craig Johansen; father, Myron Janke; brother, Warren Janke; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Blessed be the memory of Melodi Jean (Janke) Johansen. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

The Bainbridge Funeral Home of Wheaton, Minnesota is in charge of arrangements. www.bainbridgefuneralhome.com.

Published by The Minot Daily News, August 16, 2024.