Obituary
Michelle Lynn Hodge
Michelle Lynn Hodge, 40, of Onalaska, Wi, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2017. She graduated from Paul V. Moore High School, Central Square, N.Y. in 1994. Michelle earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from the University of Alaska-Anchorage in 1999 and was certified as a Registered Nurse by the Wisconsin State Nursing Board in 2000. She pursued her career as a nurse at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI, for several years. Michelle was a devoted mother to her children and that was her chief interest for the last several years. Besides her children, her interests included arts and crafts, growing plants, movies and reading. Everyone who knew and loved Michelle were always encouraged by her contagious laugh and beautiful smile. She is survived by her three children, Tristan, Mallory and Ainsley Hodge-Cowan of Onalaska, her father, Myron Hodge, Spring Lake, N.C, brother, Carl Hodge, Hope Mills N.C, sister, Stephanie Hodge, Fuquay Varina, N.C., former husband, Steve Cowan, mother-in-law Linda Bundy, and sister-in-law, Angie Cowan Duesher, all in Onalaska and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews. Michelle is preceded in death by her son Aiden Hodge-Cowan and mother, Donna Marie Hodge. The family would like to give special thanks to her Aunt and Uncle, Debra and John Slayton, Beth Brocious, the entire Cowan family, and her many friends from all over the United States for their unwavering support during this difficult time.
A celebration of Michelle’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason St. Onalaska, WI with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Chaplain Jeff Thomson will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice in Michelle’s name are preferred
To view Michelle’s memorial video, please use the link below.
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/Y73HWSLJGQXGGS8R
I didn’t know Michelle that well but I know she loved her kids. We had a shared journey of dealing with a special needs child, post bypass and recovery. Always interesting. God bless her kids and family during this time and know that she will always be there in spirit.
Thank you for your kind words
Myron, we are praying for your family today asking the Lord to give you strength, joy, peace and wisdom in the days ahead. May you feel His presence and answers to our prayers. May you have wonderful memories of Michelle that will bless you always. Sandra & Duane
Thank you for you prayers and support.
There no words to say that will help my family to understand this, so we have to give it up to God. So Myron you are right you should not have to bury your children and Stephanie, Carl you lost a sister that no one could ever replace.I lost a sister and a niece. And i hope the prayers and blessings helps to heal the heart and mind. She is a angel now with Donna,( her mother) and the rest of our family who are angels too.Rest In Peace Michelle. You are loved by many.
Steve, we are so sad to hear about michelle passing.
Love Aunt Deb & Uncle Jim