Michelle K. Wise, 48, of Lake Como, died Friday September 5, 2014 at her home.
The former Michelle Karole Bachara was born in Chicago, IL on October 16, 1965 the daughter of the late Stanley and Eloise (LaVig) Bachara. She graduated from Westfield High School in Westfield, WI in 1984. On July 15, 1989 in Milwaukee, WI, she was united in marriage to Gregory Wise. She was a lover of animals especially her beloved dogs. She enjoyed spending time on the internet communicating with her friends and family.
Michelle is survived by: Greg, her husband of 25 years, a brother Ted (Debbie) Bachara of Colorado Springs, CO, 4 sisters; Celinda Bachara of Wausau, WI, Neome (Nick) Santucci of Chicago, IL, Jacqueline (Joe) Leonardi of Joplin, MO and Donna Barr of Chicago, IL.
A Celebration of Michelle’s Life will be held on Saturday September 13, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Derrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Lake Geneva, WI. Pastor Dean Pennington will officiate. Michelle’s family will receive visitors on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until time of services. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy memorials are requested in Michelle’s name to the Lakeland Animal Shelter. To sign the on-line guest registry click view/sign condolence book at the bottom of this page.