Michelle Babbs Obituary
Michelle Marie Babbs, 71, of Hudson, Wisconsin passed away August 13, 2025. She was born in California on November 16, 1953, and is survived by her children, Richard A. Rodriguez, Jr. (Robin) and Renee A. Aikins (Scott), siblings, Rebecca Snobeck (Rolf), nephew Anthony and nieces Jennifer and Elizabeth, Barry Babbs and Colette Scaletta (Bob) nephews Vinny & Nick and treasured grandchildren, Bryton Rodriguez (Emily), Parker Aikins, Kaleigh Rodriguez, Owen Aikins, Mason Aikins, and Ella Aikins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Phyllis Babbs of Illinois. She was a passionate chef, baker and owner/ restauranteur of Michelle's of Ridgefield, IL, Michelle's in Woodstock, IL and the Outback Grill in Wausau, WI.
Funeral services will be held among immediate family members, and her ashes will be dispersed in her favorite place on Earth, Door County, WI.
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