Michele
Michele Vanstelle
Michele L. ‘Micky” VanStelle of Kalamazoo, Michigan went to be with her Lord Wednesday, August 29, 2012, in Kalamazoo. Michele was born April 3, 1944 in Kalamazoo to Norman and Barbara (Loucks) Hess. In 1964 she graduated from Portage Central High School. Micky had a special love of children and for many years operated a Day Care out of her home. She was a member of the Plainwell Assembly of God. In her leisure time she enjoyed flower gardening.
On July 12, 1969 in Kalamazoo she married Wayne VanStelle, who survives. Also surviving are her son, Duane (Erin) VanStelle of Muskegon; two grandchildren, Joshua and Emily; two brothers, Ford (Maude) Hess of Portage and Jim (Loraine) Hess of Mishawaka, IN; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her sister, Dawn Kooi.
Friends may meet with her family from 3 to 4 P.M. Tuesday at the Plainwell Assembly of God, where funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Pastor David Alderman officiating. Burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery will take place on Wednesday.
Contributions in memory of Micky may be made to the Plainwell Assembly of God. Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at
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Mary DeRyke
September 2, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Wayne, Duane and family,
I’m so sorry to read about Mikey’s passing. I remember all the meetings we attended while we waited for our sons.
Gods blessings to you all.
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Duane
September 3, 2012 at 6:47 am
We miss you mom
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Sue (Barnard) Simms
September 3, 2012 at 9:46 am
I am so sorry to hear of Micky’s passing. To me you will always be my next door neighbor, and my best friend Dawn’s sister. We had some wonderful times as kids and young women that I will always remember .
God bless your family and loved ones.
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Lavon Jones
September 3, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Dear Wayne, Duane & Family, There are SO many good memories I have of Mickey at lots and lots of events. I grieved her terrible health problems and cried when I heard of her death. Then I remembered where she is now, and smiled with gratitude.
We go way way back to the Day Care days and children coming and going. She was a good and kind caretaker to them all, but no matter what was going on, she took the time to make me feel welcome and comfortable. She was a good listener at parties and had a humble spirit. I know she loved to be included and among us.
When her health permitted her to attend our Cousin “Caper” reunions, she had fun and was fun to be with. I will miss her when I return to Kalamazoo to visit from California. Lovingly, Lavon
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Louis Koprolces
September 15, 2012 at 12:17 am
Wayne, you and your family are in our prayers
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Jennifer copp
August 9, 2022 at 6:53 pm
Michelle used to babysit me as a child . And she even took me into her home as a teen when I had no where else to go . Then I grew up and had children and she also babysat them as well . She was like a second mom to me . She was always there to listen and help. She was an amazing friend , mother& child care taker . I’ll always remember her for the rest of my life . Thank you for all the years you were here for me . And I know you are in heaven dancing with angels . And I’m happy for you . Love you Michelle forever , Jennifer ❤️
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On July 12, 1969 in Kalamazoo she married Wayne VanStelle, who survives. Also surviving are her son, Duane (Erin) VanStelle of Muskegon; two grandchildren, Joshua and Emily; two brothers, Ford (Maude) Hess of Portage and Jim (Loraine) Hess of Mishawaka, IN; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her sister, Dawn Kooi.
Friends may meet with her family from 3 to 4 P.M. Tuesday at the Plainwell Assembly of God, where funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M., Pastor David Alderman officiating. Burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery will take place on Wednesday.
Contributions in memory of Micky may be made to the Plainwell Assembly of God. Messages of condolence for her family may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome
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Mary DeRyke
September 2, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Wayne, Duane and family,
I’m so sorry to read about Mikey’s passing. I remember all the meetings we attended while we waited for our sons.
Gods blessings to you all.
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Duane
September 3, 2012 at 6:47 am
We miss you mom
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Sue (Barnard) Simms
September 3, 2012 at 9:46 am
I am so sorry to hear of Micky’s passing. To me you will always be my next door neighbor, and my best friend Dawn’s sister. We had some wonderful times as kids and young women that I will always remember .
God bless your family and loved ones.
Reply
Lavon Jones
September 3, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Dear Wayne, Duane & Family, There are SO many good memories I have of Mickey at lots and lots of events. I grieved her terrible health problems and cried when I heard of her death. Then I remembered where she is now, and smiled with gratitude.
We go way way back to the Day Care days and children coming and going. She was a good and kind caretaker to them all, but no matter what was going on, she took the time to make me feel welcome and comfortable. She was a good listener at parties and had a humble spirit. I know she loved to be included and among us.
When her health permitted her to attend our Cousin “Caper” reunions, she had fun and was fun to be with. I will miss her when I return to Kalamazoo to visit from California. Lovingly, Lavon
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Louis Koprolces
September 15, 2012 at 12:17 am
Wayne, you and your family are in our prayers
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Jennifer copp
August 9, 2022 at 6:53 pm
Michelle used to babysit me as a child . And she even took me into her home as a teen when I had no where else to go . Then I grew up and had children and she also babysat them as well . She was like a second mom to me . She was always there to listen and help. She was an amazing friend , mother& child care taker . I’ll always remember her for the rest of my life . Thank you for all the years you were here for me . And I know you are in heaven dancing with angels . And I’m happy for you . Love you Michelle forever , Jennifer ❤️
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