Memorial Page for Melissa Hortman (née Melissa Anne Haluptzok)
American lawyer and politician
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June 14th, 2026
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May 27th, 2026
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Melissa Hortman (* May 27, 1970 in Fridley; † June 14, 2025 in Brooklyn Park) was an american lawyer and politician. She was 55 years old. She was married to Mark Hortman. She had 2 children. Her education included Blaine High School, Boston University, University of Minnesota and Harvard University. Her faith was Catholic Church. Her cause of death was gunshot wound.
Life Events
20 EventsBorn in Fridley, Anoka County
1970Zantigo
1986cashier · until 1986
Donaldson's
1987salesperson · until 1987
Boston University
1988Bachelor of Arts · until 1991
Boston University
1989resident assistant · until 1990
United States Senate
1991intern · until 1991
United States Senate
1991legislative correspondent · until 1992
University of Minnesota
1992Juris Doctor · until 1995
Ewald Consulting
1992assistant · until 1992
Barna, Guzy & Steffen
1993law clerk · until 1994
Married Mark Hortman
1993Minneapolis Housing Discrimination Law Project
1995lawyer · until 1995
John J. Sommerville
1996law clerk · until 1996
Central Minnesota Legal Services
1996lawyer · until 1997
Rider Bennett
2000associate attorney · until 2002
John's Auto Parts
2003vice president · until 2013
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws
2011until 2025
Hennepin County
2013assistant county attorney · until 2016
Harvard University
2016Master in Public Administration · until 2018
Died in Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County (gunshot wound)
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- Mark Hortman
Melissa Hortman (née Melissa Anne Haluptzok). Forever remembered.