Melva J. Cunningham Obituary
In loving memory of Melva J. Cunningham (Streator, Illinois), who departed this world on December 22, 2025 at the age of 83. Melva leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernor Perry and Margaret Perry (Heil); her former husband Don Padgett; her husband Glenn Cunningham Sr.; her sons, Mark and Brian Cunningham; and her siblings, Joann Taylor and David Perry.
She is survived by: her grandchildren, Anthony Cunningham, Ryan Zmia, Kendall Loudon, Carson, Troy Cunningham-Soltis (Ashley), Scott Hays (Olivia Magana), Michael, Andrew Cunningham, Leigh Ann Vickers (Mike), Tony Zmia (Angela), Christina Enderli (Brian), Caroline Roeschley (Ben), Brent Melvin (Cassie), Megan and Clayton Shinkey; her siblings, Bob Perry (Linda) of Massachusetts, Marie Verdine (Rod) of Ottawa and John Perry (Ruth) of Wisconsin; and her brother-in-law Virgil Taylor of Streator. She is also survived by 17 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Central Church of Christ or the ARC of Streator.
