Melinda Sue Sosbe

Melinda Sue Sosbe, 69, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Willows of New Castle, after a lengthy illness.

She was born May 22, 1954, in Shelby County, the daughter of Herbert “Gene” and Eleanor J. (Gardner) Fritz.

Melinda is survived by her daughter, Rachael Elizabeth Green and husband, Jeff, and her grandson, Leeroy Green, all of New Castle; son, Michael Wayne Kincaid and wife, Amanda, of New Castle; brother, David Fritz and wife, Jan, of Shelbyville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, William D. Fritz.

In 1972, Melinda graduated from Waldron High School.

She was a member of the Dunreith Christian Church.

Melinda was a CNA in private health care.

She loved animals.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 10:30 to 11:30 am, Wednesday, April, 24, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

A memorial service will follow at 11:30 am, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Inurnment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037-0920.

Online condolences may be shared with Melinda’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.