GOODMAN Melody R. Goodman nee Ellis, age 57 of Kankakee , IL. formerly of South Chicago Heights passed away November 17, 2010. Beloved mother of Dennis (Jamie Jones) Goodman, Michelle Goodman, and Melinda (Anthony) Beyers. Cherished grandmother of ten. Loving sister of Dawn (Dick) Lofgren, Debbie (Tim) Denton, Goldie Bridges, and Terri Welcher. Melody was preceded in death by her parents George and Lena Ellis and her brother George Ellis Jr. Visitation Sunday November 21st from 2:00 " 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL.) Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com