Michelle M. Machalik, 59, of Waterford and formerly of Burlington, passed away at home on March 23, 2022.
Michelle was born in Burlington, on Dec. 31,1962, to Paul and Nancy (nee McCarthy) Krien. She grew up in Burlington where she graduated high school. On April 26, 1991, she married James R. “Jim” Machalik in Racine.
Michelle was an aide for 20 years at Southern Wisconsin Center in Union Grove from where she had retired due to a disability. She enjoyed crafting, reading, and spending cherished time with the folks at the Rochester Library. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Michelle is survived by her father Paul Krien; husband Jim Machalik; children, Kelsey and Tyler Machalik; siblings, Mike (Linda) Krien, Bob (Geri) Krien, Kori (Jack) Stork, and Pat (Holly) Krien; along with brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother Nancy Krien.
Memorial services will be held later.
The family thanks the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Aurora Clinic in Burlington for their professional and personal care of Michelle during this difficult time.
Mealy Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.