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Michelle McGruder Obituary

Michelle Louise McGruder , 46, of Cortez, died 9/12/2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center . Born 1/14/1970.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences, or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Lifeway Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to the Lupus Foundation.

Published by The Journal on Sep. 14, 2016.
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I am so sorry for the loss of Michelle. She was a sweet, wonderful person to know. She fought hard and finally gets to rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers to the family. She will be missed.

Cheri Johnson

September 29, 2016

You are in our thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss.

Barney & Jana Carter

September 26, 2016

We are sorry to hear of Michelle's death. She was a sweet girl, we got acquainted with her at Dr. Black's. I know she will be missed, hold on to those memories, she is gone but never forgotten, Prayers go out to you and Kim.

Ron and Susan Kimmi

September 25, 2016

We would like to send our condolences to Michelle's family. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Shawn Bartley and Jenell Bartley.

Jenell Bartley

September 20, 2016

Luisa and Scott, our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you. We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter.

Gini Olson & FredDeWitt

September 18, 2016

My sincere condolences Luisa to you and your family for your loss!

Sandra L.West

September 17, 2016

I AM DAVID CURRYS MOTHER AND LIVED IN CRAIG FOR 30 YRS. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY MICHELLE AND DAVID WERE TEENS IN LOVE, SHE WAS A SWEET GIRL THAT I LIKED VERY MUCH. SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF HER PASSING . MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL.

sandra sue curry

September 16, 2016

My heart breaks for the loss of Michelle. So sorry I can't be there with the family. But know my prayers thoughts and heart is with all of you.

Denette Peterman

September 16, 2016

Luisa, Scott, Kim, Brian, Amy, Chaz and families. I am saddened to hear about the passing of Michelle. She was a very cheerful person and made everyone feel welcome. Such a nice person. May the memories and stories help you during this difficult time. My prayers and heart goes out to each of you!

Delora Dixon

September 15, 2016

Luisa: Very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My thoughts are with you at this time and I hope you will remember the good memories of your time spent with Michelle.

June Head

September 15, 2016

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