Michelle Porten

Michelle "Shelly" A. Porten, 46, of Sheboygan, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at her home. Michelle was born October 19, 1963 in Sheboygan to Peter and Luetta (Pagelow) Van Wyk. She graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1982 and attended the University of Milwaukee from 1982-85. On September 26, 1987 she married John Porten at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Sheboygan. Michelle worked at Bemis Manufacturing for more than 16 years. She was a member of St. Peter Claver Parish. She was a religious education teacher and was involved with Septemberfest. She also volunteered for fish fry and bingo. She enjoyed reading, walking, arts and crafts, and loved animals, especially her dog Mitzy and her daughter Lauren's dog Tyler. Michelle is survived by her: two daughters, Lauren Porten and Megan Porten, both of Sheboygan; Lauren and Megan's father, John (fiancé Stacie Gehr) Porten of Sheboygan; mother, Luetta Barber of Sheboygan and currently a resident at Rocky Knoll in Plymouth; father, Peter (Delores) Van Wyk of Sheboygan Falls; one sister, Renee Van Wyk of Sheboygan; two brothers, William P. (Mary) Van Wyk of Sheboygan and Steve (Jill) Van Wyk of Sheboygan; three nieces, Stacy (Jon) Backus, Melissa (Robert) Pack, and Samantha Van Wyk; one nephew, Derek Van Wyk; two step-sisters, Cynthia Kelso of CA and Cathleen (Wayne) Clark of FL; one step-brother, Michael (Rahima) Clevers of CA; other relatives and many friends. Michelle was preceded in death by: one nephew, Shawn Van Wyk; step-father, Reginald Barber. A celebration of Michelle's life will be at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls with Deacon Mike Burch officiating. Inurnment will take place in Sheboygan Falls Cemetery at a later date. Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Michelle's family requests that memorials be directed to the Genesis Residential Center, 503 Wisconsin Ave, Sheboygan, WI 53081, in her name. For online condolences and more information, please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting Michelle's family with arrangements.

Visitation

Thursday, August 5, 2010 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wenig Funeral Home - Sheboygan Falls
711 Broadway Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States

Service

Thursday, August 5, 2010 7:00 PM
Wenig Funeral Home - Sheboygan Falls
711 Broadway Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States