Melissa A. Rzanca

Melissa Ann Rzanca 45 passed away April 28, 2025, in Phillips, Wisconsin peacefully in her sleep. Missy was born December 31, 1979, in Munising, Michigan to Ken and JoJo Rzanca. Missy graduated from Mather High School in 1998. She participated in basketball for 4 years. She moved to various towns in Wisconsin doing various jobs. She met her companion Brent Johnson from Phillips in her travels and has resided with him and enjoyed helping him with his plumbing business for the past 20 years. She enjoyed waitressing and talking with anyone that would listen. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her nieces who were the light of her life!

She is survived by her mom and dad Ken and JoJo Rzanca of Munising, sister Hiedi of Munising. Nieces Natasha (Hayden) Terrell, Brittany Rzanca, Sierra Rzanca and Destiny Brown. Great nieces Kalli, Kinsley, and Audrey, along with several Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

She was preceded in death by her fur babies Morgan and Bandit, Grandparents August “Red” and Helen Rzanca, Don and Lorraine Hase, Uncles Donny Hase, Mike Rzanca, Jake Rzanca and Aunt Lorraine “Candy” Duer, and her favorite Aunt Cecilia “Cilly” Woodaz. Also Cousins Donald “DJ” Hase and Jennifer (Hase) McGlone.

There will be a celebration of her short life at the VVA Chapter 237 Clubhouse on Jingle Bell Lane in Christmas, Michigan on May 17, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM.