ODEHNAL, Michelle L.
Kalamazoo
Michelle Lynne Odehnal, age 59, of Kalamazoo died at her home on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Michelle was born September 8, 1964, to the late Joseph and Marcella (Gresko) Odehnal of Niles, MI. She attended special education classes and participated in Special Olympics while growing up in Niles. In 2007, she moved to Kalamazoo where she lived in several group homes and worked for many years at MRC. Michelle loved art and very much enjoyed painting at the Art Gallery. She was a loving and much-loved person, who was well known for her remarkable ability to remember the names and birthdates of every relative, spouse and child who was added to her family. Michelle is survived by her siblings, Joseph (Joan) Odehnal of Kalamazoo, MI, Mary (Tony) Mitchell of St. Johns, MI, Debbie (Dave) Brumfield of Akron, OH, Dave (Ann) Odehnal of Richmond, VA, and Marcy (John) Savoie of Edwardsville, IL; as well as many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to Shalom, Inc., P.O. Box 265, Kalamazoo, MI. 49004.