The Topeka Daily Capital Monday February 6, 1961 Melisa Bunch. Melisa BUNCH of 1324 Monroe was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital Sunday. Police said the woman was picked up at her home by Capitol Ambulance shortly before 3:30 p.m. and rushed to the hospital. Cause of death was not immediately determined but police said it apparently was from natural causes. The body was removed to Gaines and Son Funeral Home.