Michelle Marie Wilhelm, age 54, of Branson, Missouri.

Michelle Marie Wilhelm, age 54, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on October 7, 2021. She entered this life May 3, 1967, in Shiloh Valley, Illinois, the daughter of John Sr. and Sharon Wilhelm. Michelle is preceded in death by her father, John Wilhelm Sr.; love of her life, Earl; and best friend, Marci.

Michelle was fortified with sacraments of the Holy Mother Church. Michelle had a compassionate heart with a loving and generous spirit. Michelle lived life on the lighter side, encouraging people to look for God’s gift, because they were everywhere: a rainbow, a flower, a butterfly, and in many animals, etc.  She was especially drawn to all fur babies. She enjoyed going to casinos, playing bingo, doing crafts, and painting; she won multiple awards for her art pieces that she had entered at the Ozark Empire Fair in her younger years. Michelle always said, “that she was happy, because she had love and peace in her home and was with her beloved animals.”  She was truly loved by all her family and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her mother, Sharon; siblings: John Jr. (Lisa), Colleen (Blake), Lynnette (Tom), Jim (Julie), and Steve (Liz); eleven nieces and nephews; three great-nieces; a great nephew; many cousins, aunts, and uncles; fur babies: Noah and Calli; and birdies: Bennie, and Gracie.

A graveside service will be celebrated at the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery in St. Charles, Missouri, at a later time. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Tri-lakes Humane Society, https://www.tri-lakeshumanesoc.org/ or P.O. 588 Reeds Springs, Missouri 65737. Or Masses in Michelle’s memory may be given to Sharon Wilhelm. Arrangements and cremation are under the care of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.