With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melinda Ann Uphoff Hamilton of Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on August 10, 2023 at the age of 63. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her father Robert G. Uphoff; her stepfather Paul Welton Sr.; and her sister-in-law Cara Welton. She is survived by : her mother Carol Ann Uphoff Welton (Rardin); her husband Steve Hamilton of Mattoon, IL; her siblings, Cindy Overton (Monte) of Mattoon, IL, Mark Uphoff (Rona) of Mattoon, IL, David Uphoff of Mattoon, IL and Debbie Prevo (Bruce) of Mattoon, IL; and her stepbrothers, Paul Welton Jr. of Mattoon, IL and Art Welton (Vickie) of Neoga, IL..

Memorial donations in her honor may be given to the Coles County Animal Shelter or Donor's Choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schilling Funeral Home