Melissa L. Gouker

September 7, 1968 - April 21, 2019

PLYMOUTH-Melissa L. Gouker, 50, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, IN after a sudden illness. Melissa was born September 7, 1968 in Knox, IN to Arnold and Peggy (Garland) Risner and lived in the area all of her life. On July 20, 1995 in Knox, she was married to Troy Gouker, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Alisha Risner of Plymouth, Lindsey Gouker of Plymouth and Abby Gouker of Plymouth; four sons, Justin (Teen) Porter of North Liberty, Brandon (Ashley) Gouker of Argos, Josh Gouker of Plymouth and Ethan Gouker of Plymouth; four grandchildren, Jayden, Azriel, Alanna and Amirah; her parents, Arnie and Peggy Risner of Plymouth; and brother, Mark (Lindsey) Risner of Knox. Melissa was the best mom and grandma and loved animals. She was a great friend that loved helping anybody and everybody venturing to make everyone laugh. She had a smile and laugh that would light up a room and she was very protective of those she loved. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. CDT at Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel where a gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday before the service from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CDT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family.