Melissa A. "Mert" (Sorrell) Bartlett, 49, of Idaville, Indiana, passed away at 8:26 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at the Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital Emergency Room of Monticello, Indiana.  She passed away from heart complications.  

She was born on Monday, October 8, 1973, in Monticello, Indiana, to John S. and Cindy (Logan)  Sorrell.  

On August 8, 2005, at the Monticello United Methodist Church of Monticello, Indiana, she married Steven L. "Steve" Bartlett, Jr.; he survives.  

 

Melissa had lived in Idaville, Indiana, since 1992, moving from the Monticello, Indiana, area where she had lived most all of her life.   

Visitation will be from 12:00 (noon) to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello Indiana.

 

Celebration of Life Service will be here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, at  3:00 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2022, with Master Chief, Brian Strantz officiating.  

 

Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Family.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.

 

Biographical Information:

   Mert had lived in Idaville, Indiana, since 1992, moving from the Monticello, Indiana, where she had lived all her life.  She was a 1992 graduate of Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana.  Mert had worked at Hardebeck Trucking  (now known as G&D Integrated) of Monticello, Indiana, since 1995.  She loved and enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening, canning, and most especially loved spending time with her beautiful and amazing daughter, Dakotah.  Mert also enjoyed spending time with her new puppy, Molly, and all other animals.  She loved having weekend coffee with her sister, Vikie, and working on  jig saw  - puzzles!!!  Mert enjoyed vacationing in Jamaica where it was nice and warm (everyone knew she was cold-blooded just like her dad).  Most of all she loved spending times with all her village!!!!  The list could go on forever and ever!!!!!  Even in death Mert will live on forever by being an organ donor.  
 

Survivors include:

Husband,

Steven L. "Steve" Bartlett, Jr. of Idaville, Indiana;

 

One (1) Daughter,

Dakotah Bartlett of Idaville, Indiana;

 

Mother,

Cindy Whitmore of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Bonus Mom and Dad,

Nita and Brad Pool of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Three (3) Siblings,

Vikie Sorrell of Idaville, Indiana,

Malybu (husband Dean) Huston of Plainfield, Indiana, and

Dona (husband Brian) Strantz of Lafayette, Indiana;

 

Four (4) Aunts,

Doris Knoll of Monticello, Indiana, 

Sandy (husband Don) Weida of Monticello, Indiana,

Dixie Becker of Logansport, Indiana, and

Rhonda (husband Al) Dye of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Two (2) Uncles,

Carl (wife Jackie) Sorrell of Monticello, Indiana, and 

Dale Logan of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Two (2) Nieces,

Chelsie Phillips, and

Carsyn Emery;

 

Six (6) Nephews,

Kobie Fellure,

Logan Fellure,

Kannon Strantz, 

Jackson Phillips, 

Michael Gunnels, and

Jacob Gunnels;

 

Cousins, and Friends;

 

Father-in-law and Mother-in-law,

Steven L. " Steve" and Ellen Bartlett, Sr. of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Two (2) Sister-In-Law,

Catrina (husband Jason) Phillips of Parker, Colorado, and

Amanda (husband Garrett) Gunnels of Johnstown, Colorado;

 

Best Friends,

Courtney (husband Thom) Bradshaw of Monticello, Indiana,

Laurie (husband Phil) Mailloux of Monticello, Indiana,

Missy (husband Scott) Robertson of Monticello, Indiana,

Kim (husband Tony) Larimer of Idaville, Indiana,

Carrie (husband Brad) Smock of Idaville, Indiana, and

Melissa (husband Josh) Watts of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Preceded in Death:

Father,

John S. Sorrell;

 

Two (2) Uncles,

Robert Sorrell, and 

David Knoll;

 

Gram gram,

Donna Logan;

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.