Melody L. Proffer, age 60, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born on June 4, 1966, in Gary, Indiana.

On February 13, 1999, Melody married the love of her life, Andrew J. Proffer, Jr. in Hobart. A devoted wife and loving mother, Melody dedicated her life to caring for her family. She found her greatest joy in the time she spent with those she loved and treasured the memories created with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Melody will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Andrew Proffer, Jr.; daughter, Brandi (Kyle) McGuire; son, Raymond (Amber) Ortiz; grandchildren, Raymond Ortiz, Aubree McGuire, Jayden Ortiz, and Zoie (Jayden) Alsin; sister, Tina (Tom) Brown; brothers, Thomas (Laura) Williams and John (Janette) Wick; along with many loving family members and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her son, Adam Ortiz; her father, Thomas Williams; her mother, Linda Blankenship; and stepfather, Clifton Blankenship.

Visitation for Melody will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park.

For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.