Friday, August 20, 2021.
Beloved wife of Rick Ankoviak; loving mother of Ashley Desiree Schaaf, Ethan Steube, Raiden, Kiyoshi, Anthony and Bryce Ankoviak; dear sister of James Cook, Elizabeth (Gerald) May and Michael Bettis; dear niece of Tom and Jenny Burbank. Our dearest grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Funeral at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Thursday, September 2 at 10:00 am. Interment at Park Lawn Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 pm.
With Deepest Sympathy to Family and Friends. May God Comfort and give you Peace. In this Most difficult time. Dr. Apostle Vivian Thomas & THE WORD OF LIFE CENTERS, INTERNATIONAL, INC. FAMILY, Titusville,Florida
Words escape me!!! Michelle was a beautiful soul and friend. I will miss her tremendously and will cherish every memory we shared.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
Words cannot express the depth of sadness your passing has left in your world. We will all miss you and your light that you brought with you. It is a comfort to know how well you raised your family with your partner in crime, Rick. That your legacy will live on through them and spread that light you ignited in your children.
Condolences to Rick, Raiden, Kiyoshi, Ethan and Ashley Desiree. Your wife and mom was a very special person. God broke the mold when He made her. I know all of you made her light shine brighter with her love for you. I know you will proudly carry on her legacy of kindness and humor, but not taking any flack from anyone. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Michelle was the first person I talked to when I started working at lear Corp 12/14/1994 she always had a smile on her face working with her was fantastic God bless will miss her!!!praying for her family no one like her in the world!
We will miss Michelle tremendously. She was a kind, loving, and fun soul. She loved Rick and all of her children with the deepest part of her heart. She always reached out to us to see how we were doing. I am honestly blessed to have known such a kind and loving person. She was an angel on earth. Now she has gotten her wings. We wrap our arms and prayers around Rick and each of the kids during this time. We offer our condolences and prayer of comfort. Momma Duck will always be in your hearts.
Michelle was a great person to work with and an exceptional person. Her smile and warmth was always present. I feel privileged to have met her, worked with her, and was a friend. To her remaining friends and family, we share your sorrow at the loss of such a wonder lady. Please let our prayers and love support you as you process your loss.
I am so deeply saddened by the news of Michelle’s passing. She was an amazingly kind caring person and was always a pleasure seeing and talking to her. I met Michelle when she came to work at Edward Jones in Region 70. She cared for me like I was 1 of her own kids. After my best friend (who’s birthday was the day before mine) passed away in 2013 she said she would be my birthday buddy since my birthday is a day before hers. I just knew something was wrong when I did not hear from her for my birthday this year. She has made my life better just by knowing her and thankful she was a part of my life. I will miss her so very much. Love you Michelle!!
I love you so much I miss you so much you have been my bodyguard I’m always here for the family love you all
Country- were so sorry for your families loss prayers and hugs
Our hearts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you with His Words of Hope and Promise and may each of you extend the comfort He gives you to one another. May He give you Peace during this time of sorrow. We send our love.
We are at a loss without Michelle. Her smile, her kind heart and her love will be missed greatly. Please know that our hearts prayers and love go out to you Rick and the family through this difficult time.
Michelle was truly a light for me during the year and a half we worked together at Edward Jones, and in the 5 years following. Her abiding faith, persistent joy, and wonderful sense of humor helped me through one of the hardest times of my life and made me feel so welcome when I joined her branch. I will always remember how much she truly cared about every single client and knew what made each of them tick. She was a hugger, which I, and clients often needed! Amid all the challenges life threw her way she was always optimistic and hopeful about the future. She spoke often about how much she cherished her family. Most importantly she was a follower of Christ who never hesitated to share His love with others. Michelle, you will be deeply missed by countless people on whom you shone your light.
Time stood still the day the Creator called you home. I was in disbelief of the message I received that you had passed..the tears come so easy and my family is heart broken..Michelle was one of a kind..spunky, humorous, kind, and giving..and I was a very lucky girl when i was young to have met Michelle.. . we became best friends and pen pals..miles apart but our hearts shared our family lives through out the years.. and I was so lucky to been apart of Michelle’s life and all the milestones..I especially loved Michelle’s trust in the Creator and her words of support for my family during difficult times …Michelle, you were always there and you are sadly missed by all who knew you and the selfless love and support you gave …I shall be there in spirit to give support and love to your family…❤and I send heart felt condolences to her all.
I miss you very much Michelle, and I Love You More
My heart breaks that I can’t be there with you all today. Michelle always made everyone around her feel special or seen. If you were seen watch out. If you were special you left her presence feeling loved. Please know my heart is with you all and if I can do anything to help out in these up and coming days please reach out. LOVE YOU ALL!