Melissa Otterbein Hess Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melissa Otterbein Hess (Birmingham, Michigan), who passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melissa Otterbein Hess to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Kyle Otterbein and Virginia Otterbein. She is survived by: her husband John; her children, McKenzie Burns (Pat), JD (Molly) and Olivia DiPonio (Dominick); her grandchildren, Reese Burns, Colette Hess, Bennett Burns and Mila DiPonio; and her siblings, Marlen Borio (Ed), Keith Otterbein (Amy) and Cort Otterbein (Mimi). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Holy Name Catholic Church (630 Harmon St, Birmingham, MI 48009).
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. The family has chosen to send donations to University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Research Funds.
