Michelle M. Heindl

Michelle M. Heindl, 50, passed away at home on May 17, 2024.  Chelle was born on June 9, 1973 in Germany to Michael and Mary (Hartjes) Pike. She was a veteran having served in the US Air Force. Chelle was very brave and loved peace.  She was a very spiritual person and it was through that that she got the strength and perseverance to handle 16 years of several painful autoimmune diseases.  She was very energetic and loved to dance, go camping, and skydive.  She was a great artist and enjoyed her artistic crafts. 

Michelle is survived by her children; Tyler (Megan) Bonnin and Kenzie Heindl, a grandson Mason Bonnin, her mom Mary (James Heindl) Hartjes, sister Melaine (Mitchell) Smith, stepbrother Ryan (Melissa) Heindl, nieces and nephews; Julia Tietz, Ami Heindl and Axl Heindl, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. 

Michelle was preceded in death by her father Michael Pike, her granddaughter, Scarlet, grandparents, Florence and Julius Hartjes, and her cat Suki.

A memorial service for Michelle will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Verkuilen Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna.  A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service.  For online condolences please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.