Melissa J. Pax, 43, of Bluffton, passed away Jan. 16, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Dec. 8, 1980, in Portland, to the late Daniel L. Pax and Norma (Wellman) Mangen. Melissa is survived by her mother, Norma (David) Mangen of Bluffton; brother, Kevin (Nicole) Pax; step-sisters, Denise Mangen and…