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Michelle D. Surin

1952 - 2017

Michelle D. Surin obituary, 1952-2017, Appleton, WI

BORN

1952

DIED

2017

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Wichmann Funeral Home - Downtown Appleton

537 North Superior Street

Appleton, Wisconsin

Michelle Surin Obituary

Surin, Michelle D.

Michelle D. (Vincent) Surin, age 65 of Appleton, was called to God's side after a brief illness on Thursday, November 30 2017. Michelle was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1952, daughter of the late Edward and Harriet (Stefanski) Vincent. Michelle graduated from Shawano High School, class of 1971. While she attended school, she enjoyed playing in the marching band and participating in the school theater. She received a degree in medical transcription from Fox Valley Technical College in the mid 1980's. Throughout Michelle's life, she worked in the medical field, as a clerk at the Appleton Post Office, and for the past thirty years she cleaned commercial and residential properties as Mrs. Clean.

Growing up, Michelle enjoyed fishing, horseback riding, skateboarding, and the 4H club. Michelle loved the outdoors even to the time of her passing. Later in life, she enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, jogging, cycling, gardening, and being with family. . Michelle loved the roar of stock car engines, the smell of fall in the air, and attending the Shawano County Fair with friends and family. Michelle's life was centered on her children and grandchildren. The children's smiles and happiness took precedent over hers. Michelle had a vibrant personality and a great zest for life. She lived by the motto, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life." Michelle will be sorely missed by all who know her, and the world will surely be more dimly lit by those who loved her.

Michelle is survived by three loving children: Andrew Flaig (Jacqueline) of Appleton; Danielle Surin of Appleton; and Bethany Surin of Shawano. Michelle loved her three grandchildren: Aiden, Logan, and Lilliana, as well as her brothers and sisters: Edward Vincent of Shawano, Kathy (Nick) Rettler of Greenville, Bill Vincent of Shawano, Greg (Cindy) Vincent of Shawano, and Paul (Kathy) Vincent of Oklahoma. There are also many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Michelle was preceded in death by her parents and two grandchildren, Gavin and Hailey.

A memorial service for Michelle will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street in Appleton, with Pastor Dennis Episcopo officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Monday afternoon from 4:00 PM until the time of the service.

For more information or to share a memory of Michelle, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2017.
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I love you so much, and I miss you more than anything.

Danielle S

Daughter

June 15, 2018

I had gotten to know Michelle through my workplace, I have been wondering where she has been for months. News of Michelle's passing has brought me to tears, I wish everyone in the family peace and healing moving forward. Michelle left a mark on me and I will miss her dearly. I'm very saddened.

Ashley Robbins

June 11, 2018

Goodbye sis. It's been one week since you left us so unexpectedly. I don't know if the reality of your passing has said in yet. What I do know is that your big heart and personal relationship with the Lord Jesus got you a straight shot to heaven. Take this life and give me Jesus. Love, bro Greg

Greg Vincent

December 8, 2017

May you have a Blessed journey my friend, Michelle. Fly high and we will meet on the other side.
Always enjoyed Michelle's friendship, her beautiful laugh and her beautiful smile, she loved her family Dearly and when she gets to where she is going, she can be with her Mother who is hugging her for all of us!
It was a wonderful "Train" ride Michelle and I know that when it's my turn to step off this train, we will meet again!

Thinking of the entire Vincent family during this difficult time, Michelle loved all of you!

Mary Knope

Family Friend

December 6, 2017

We are deeply sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. She was always so kind to us and we will sorely miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family which was her mission in life. Know that she'll be watching over you from heaven.

Our sincere condolences
Laureen & Miles Cherkasky

Laureen Cherkasky

Friend

December 6, 2017

Our sincere condolences
I had the pleasure of knowing Michelle for 16 yrs
Every time she came over I could count on her to make me laugh; make me reflect, make me feel grateful for my family no matter how messy they were; she loved my hairy dogs;....she was never in a bad mood.
I will miss her stories , and her funny funny way she acted things out as she was telling me ..
she loved her family and was the best mama bear a family could have asked for. She was the best
Our family will miss her deeply

Julie Severson

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December 4, 2017

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