Melanie J. Schimka (nee Burnson) age 64 of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away on November 17, 2022. Beloved wife of Larry for 42 years. Dear sister of Linda (James Slagle) Burnson, Lisa Burnson, Robert (Beverly Fuhrman) Burnson, Howard (Alice) Bjornson, April (Len) Levy and Beth (Deb Rood) Burnson. Cherished daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (nee Miceli) Burnson. Visitation for Melanie will be taking place on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 beginning at 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ located at 766 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. Interment will be in Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, Illinois. For information please call (847) 699-9003.