Melba Catherine Ifland

Melba is survived by her beloved sons William E. (Susan) Ifland and James H. (Gloria) Ifland. She is also survived by her sisters Mabel McGowen and Wanda Nash; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Melba was a housewife and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2593 in Arnold, Missouri.

Melba was preceded in death by her husband Harold J. Ifland, daughter Nancy C. Schulze, and parents Joel and Hazel Hobbs. She was also preceded in death by her sister Snoe Shockley and brothers Jay, Forrest and Burt Hobbs.

Private interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery with a Celebration of Life to be scheduled at a later date.

Honoring Melba's life, contributions may be made to Stephen Siller Tunnel to the Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island New York 10306 or contributions to a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com for the Ifland family.