Melissa Callahan Watters Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melissa Callahan Watters of Oak Park, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 2, 2026 at the age of 51. 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 Bruce Callahan; her grandparents, Howard, Grace Helledy, John and Jean Callahan; and her aunts and uncles, Dennis Helledy, Dave Helledy, Martin Howard Helledy, Jr., John, Joyce Callahan, Pat and Patricia Callahan.
She is survived by: her mother Joyce Callahan; her husband Chris Watters; her children, Ava, Jack and Gwen; her siblings, Bruce (Catherine Rison), Jeaneen Pociask (Tim), Katie Fielmann (Ron), Chris (Caroline) and Patrick (Rebecca); her aunt Edith Helledy; her parents-in-law, Edward Watters and Lynn Watters; her sisters-in-law, Katie Golly (Jeff) and Emily Watters; her nieces and nephews, Richard Pociask (Stephanie), Jaclyn Pociask, Meghan Anselmo (Tom), Alex Callahan, Sean Callahan (Allison), Kasey Pollack (Kevin), Colleen Quilico (Bob), Katie Callahan (Sam), John Callahan, Patrick Callahan, Erin Weinerth (Ryan), Shannon Fielmann, Connor Callahan, Shealy Callahan, Riley Callahan, Macy Callahan, Megan Golly, Shannon Golly and Erin Golly; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Cassidy, Liam, Thomas, Parker, Aiden, Eleanor, Nicholas, Abigail, Brooks, Declan, Cole and Waylon; and her cousins, Peggy, Pat, Colleen, Casey, Shannon, Patrick, John, Jenny, Priscilla, Julee, Danny and Renee. She is also survived by many extended family members and a wide circle of friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) to support early-career scientists advancing innovative research for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Donations can be made at https://curearthritis.org.
