In memory of

Michelle Marie Havens

South Bend, IN

March 17, 1971 - September 27, 2024

Mar 17, 1971 - Sep 27, 2024

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In memory of

Michelle Marie Havens

Passed

September 27, 2024
Born

March 17, 1971
Resided

South Bend, IN

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Raised by 22 people

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Michelle M. Havens, having spread as much light as she could, graduated from Earth on Sept. 27 at the age of 53. She passed at her South Bend home with family beside her.

Through a lifetime of teaching — with pupils including elementary students at Knox and Stanley Clark, daughters, nephews, neices, friends, siblings, a husband and many more — Michelle skillfully imparted lessons in humanity as well as academics.

Perhaps her most powerful lesson …

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Para La Naturaleza

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A memory from Para La Naturaleza

“Michelle with Ana (daughter) and Charlotte (family friend) volunteering in Puerto Rico after Hurricaine Maria.”

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Maximo Nivel Intercultural Center

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A memory from Maximo Nivel Intercultural Center

“Michelle and Ana volunteering with Máximo Nivel's Animal Care program in Antigua, Guatemala. They worked at animal shelters and a horse rescue and rehabilitation center. Michelle also taught lessons in English and math at a school in Antigua.”

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