Party to Honor Survivor of Willowbrook Home Invasion, Thank Supporters

The community is invited to a party to thank those who supported and prayed for Melissa Schuster, a Willowbrook woman who survived a home invasion and brutal assault Aug. 29.

The party, which will also serve as a birthday celebration for Schuster and a thank-you to first responders, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at Tony and Florence Borse Memorial Community Park in Willowbrook, according to Mary Elizabeth Schuster-Callison, Melissa’s sister.

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Lunch will be served from about noon to 2 p.m., and dessert will be from about 2 to 4 p.m., after guests sing “Happy Birthday” and a few announcements are made.

The party is meant to celebrate life and to thank law enforcement, first responders and the community, Schuster-Callison said.

A Gofundme account is still open to collect donations for Melissa.

Photo of Melissa Schuster provided by Mary Elizabeth Schuster-Callison.