Sherie C. Melton, age 71 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her home. In following Sherie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will take place from 3:30 to 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Pape Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery.
Sherie was born in Savanna, IL on February 26, 1954, the daughter of Maurice “Kip” and Roberta (Nicoletti) Clifton. In 1972, she graduated from Marquette High School in Bellevue. Sherie married the love of her life, Jeffrey “Herm” Melton, on August 22, 1980, in Bellevue. Sherie & Herm hosted wonderful parties, holidays, and gatherings at their home over the years. Welcoming family & friends to enjoy food, drink, and hospitality. Herm passed away on August 16, 2020.
She was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She enjoyed a glass of wine, reading books, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and her feline friends. More than anything, her favorite thing to do was to be with Herm, her best friend. It is our hope and prayers that they are once again together and dancing in the kitchen.
Sherie is survived by 2 children; Grant (Leatha) Melton and Melanie (Ben) Jensen, both of Clinton; 5 grandchildren, Aleigha (Kelden), Brooklynn, Daniel, Violet, and Mary; a brother, Michael (Diana) Clifton, and a sister, Michelle (Robert) Gonzales, both of Colorado along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Herm. Memorials may be made to the Clinton Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
Our sympathies to all of your family. I was fortunate to have been a recipient of Sherie’s hospitality when visiting Clinton with her sister Michelle, back when :). She’s fun-loving and kind, may God be with you as you mourn her passing and know the promise of our Lord to see her again in Heaven as we believe in him. God Bless, Pam