Lorita Ann Melte Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lorita Ann Melte (Brookfield, Missouri), who passed away on April 21, 2026, at the age of 62, leaving to mourn 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, Henry Staehle and Lois Staehle (Goff); her siblings, Joey, Alan Staehle and Anita Battle; her children, Kevin LaVier and Kayla Smith (Melte); and her granddaughter Savannah Jo Smith.
She is survived by: her children, Kelsi, Mario Espinoza, Cindy LaVier, JC Smith, Danielle Brewer and Sheanea Rowles; her grandchildren, Christian, Aubrey, Natalia, Lola, Joseph, Kira, Zander, Jayden, Ayla, Kylie, Benson, Naeson and Olivia; and her brother Mike Staehle. She is also survived by grandkids, nieces, nephews.
Memorial donations are to Lori's grandkids make payable to Kelsi Espinoza and can be left at or mailed to Rhodes Funeral Home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, MO. 64628.
