Age 53, passed away at home with her parents by her side. Beloved daughter of Carole Jean (nee Horney) and Anthony “Tony” Louis Elsass, loving sister of Michael Anthony Elsass (Jeanea Woods), dear aunt of Mitchel “Mitch” Croix and Josephine “Josie” Diane Elsass, also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Melissa graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy, Oldenburg, IN and attended Marian University. Visitation at St. Bartholomew Church 9375 Winton Rd. 45231 on Thursday November 4 from 10:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Kidney Foundation. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com