Michelle M. Hegeman

Michelle M. Hegeman obituary, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Michelle M. Hegeman

Michelle Hegeman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home - Nekoosa on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Michelle M. Hegeman, age 61, of Nekoosa, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at her home.
Michelle was born on August 4, 1964, in Milwaukee, WI to David and Arlene (Lombardo) Baier. She attended Horlick High School in Racine and later earned her GED from Gateway Technical College. Michelle went on to take business classes with her son, Michael, at Mid-State College and then continued her education at UW Stevens Point until her cancer diagnosis. She was proud to own and operate her own cleaning business, Cleaner Edge.
Michelle enjoyed antiquing, visiting the casino, taking trips to the Dells to shop, attending concerts, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.
Michelle is survived by her children, Michael Hegeman and Bryana (Luke Hintz) Hegeman; grandchildren, Makayla, Ezra, Eliza, and Emmett; father, David Baier; sisters, Joyce (Brian) Aiello, Gina (Joe) Freisleben, Angie (Scott) Scheuber; and special friend, Rhonda Ferkey.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Arlene Baier; son, David Baier; and grandson, Everett Hintz.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date, which will be shared on her benefit page on Facebook.
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