Michelle Lynn Hammerle, 31, of Muskegon (formerly of Hart), passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Muskegon. She was born June 12, 1979 in Shelby. She was active in 4H in her youth and her passion was caring for animals. She was employed as a dog-groomer for Dog Star Ranch north of Muskegon.

Michelle is survived by her parents, Efrain Rosalez and Deborah Bowman; grandmothers, Elizabeth Hammerle and Nieves Rosalez of Hart; great-grandmother, Barbara Jensen of Hart; brothers, Demas (Christina) Hammerle of Ludington, Ephraim Rosalez of Muskegon and Daine Hammerle of Whitehall; sister, Courtney Barnes of Ionia; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; and her faithful dog, Molly. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, William Jensen; grandfathers, Adrian Hammerle and Celestino Rosalez; and cousin, Lucas Rosalez.

Funeral services for Miss Hamerle will be Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 11:00 am at Hart United Methodist Church with Pastor Ben Lester officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at King Funeral Home in Hart. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Dog Star Ranch, 4200 Whitehall Road, Muskegon, MI 49445