Melanie A. Moak (née Stafford), age 46, late of New Lenox. Loving mother of Ryder John and Brayden Edward Sorensen, who were the world to her; beloved daughter of Dennis E. and Susan Stafford; cherished sister of Dennis Jay (Karen), and Alyssa Stafford; dear soulmate of the late Brandon Sorensen. She is survived by her soulmate's mother Carolyn (Robert) Howen, father Randy (Robin) Sorensen, his sister Harmony (Frank) Labanowski, his brothers Attilio (Nina) Sorensen, and Dell (Danielle) Howen, and 5 nieces and 8 nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3 - 8 PM at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic U-turn permitted at 143rd Street), Orland Park. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:00 AM, directly at St. James the Greater Church, 22400 Torrence Ave., Sauk Village. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Masks required for visitation and funeral. In lieu of flowers, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/children-lost-both-parents