Passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Monday, November 18, 2024 at the age of 53. Loving daughter of Ann (Boyle) Hirtzel and the late Bill Hirtzel (2009). Adored sister of Katherine Hirtzel of London and Heather and Allan Cunningham of RR 1 Lucan. Dear aunt of Aden Cunningham. Fondly remembered by the extended Hirtzel, Boyle and the Wuerth’s Shoe Store family. Predeceased by her grandparents Leo and Gladys (Roherty) Boyle, and Lawrence and Mildred (Nethercott) Hirtzel.
“Good Shoes, Happy Feet”
Cremation has taken place. Michelle’s memorial service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, Exeter on Friday, November 22nd at 11 AM. Interment at Exeter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Jessica’s House Hospice or South Huron Hospital Foundation in Michelle’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
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Beverly
I wish to send my deepest condolences to Michelle’s family & friends! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She will be greatly missed!
Darren M Boyle
Our hearts are broken for Ann, Kathy & Heather, Allan & Aden. I have many fond memories of Michelle during elementary and high school and of course seeing her every time we went to Wuerth’s.
Our most kind and warm condolences to all of you.
Darren, Denise, Kayleigh & Sean Boyle
Kay Tripp
My sincere condolences in the loss of Michelle…I saw her always at Werths and always so helpful..good memories
Clara Vanderlaan
Dear family ,
I only knew Michelle from her wonderful service at Wrueth’s Shoe Store as she was always attentive and kind to her customers. So sad to hear this news . She will be greatly missed . May God Comfort and give you His Peace and Strength in the days and months to come
Psalm 23
Mark Heimrich
Ann, Kathy, Heather and family;
Our sincere condolences in the untimely passing of Michelle. She was such a kind and friendly soul. We have known her through Wuerth’s and I would often meet her on the sidewalk while she was walking back and forth to work over many years. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer
Shaddock Family
Ann, Kathy, Heather and families,
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Michelle would always speak and smile as she passed by our house on her way to work or on her way home. We would often share a giggle. There are no words to ease your pain but maybe knowing she brought a smile to a lot of faces everyday might help. Sending healing prayers to you all.
Katherine (Jolly) Barrett
Condolences to Katherine and family. Thoughts and prayers are with the all at this time
George Brian and Sheila
Our hearts break for the loss of Michelle. You have our sincerest sympathy. Hold your memories close to your heart at this difficult time. George Brian and Sheila
Maryjane Parsons
I am so sorry and saddened to hear this news. Ann, Katherine, Heather, Allan and Aden, my thoughts are with you all. Far too soon, and such a beautiful person. Go in Peace, with love Maryjane Parsons.
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss..Thinking of all of you at this time….Arlene & John
Andrea Rader
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. Darn C… again!
I remember her as a kind and caring classmate in high school.
She had a beautiful smile and laugh.
Gone too soon 🥲🙏
Mary Hogan
Dear Ann & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish all of the good memories.
Hugs, Mary
Mary Cronyn
Ann
Deepest Condolences.Thinking of you at this sad time.
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
So sorry of Michelle!!
George and Sue Wilson
Ann and family, heartfelt condolences on Michelle’s passing. She was a friendly woman. She was very helpful when I went into Wuerth’s Shoes. She had a lovely smile. Cherish your precious memories. Hold them close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Gilfillan-Penhale
Ann, Kathy, Heather and family:
So very sorry for the loss of your dear Daughter and sister
Thinking of you during this very difficult time
🤗
Judy Palsa
Ann Katherine Heather and family
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Brenda Horn
Heather, Allan and Aden,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your sister/aunt. We are thinking of you and sending you our most sincere condolences.
Cherish your memories! Your love for Michelle will live on in your hearts!
Jeff and Brenda and Family ♥️
Cindy Wushke
Ann, Kathy and Heather,
So very sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. When I heard that she was sick I had positive thoughts that she would beat this and was saddened to hear the news. I have fond memories of our families spending time together growing up. Sending you my deepest condolences at this sad time.
Kendra Craig
My sympathies to the entire Hirtzel family. 💕
Yvonne/Jim Barnetson
So sorry for your loss Ann and family!
Sure you have great memories to help !
Deb Regier
To Michelle’s family ,friends and co workers sending sincere sympathy at this difficult loss. She will be missed dearly. RIP Michelle.
Mary MacGregor
Dear Ann and all your family,
We are so sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. I will miss her smiling face at Wuerth’s. She will be reunited with her Dad once again, and all that have gone before her.
Sending big hugs your way.
Mary & Jim MacGregor
Brenda (Parsons) Martene
Dear: Ann, Katherine, Heather (Allan), (Aden) . . .
Extended Families & Friends . . .
❤️ “Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.” ❤️
There are no words to express how truly sorry I am for your unbearable loss of your dear Daughter, Sister, & Aunt, Michelle. Saying goodbye is always heartbreaking especially when it is such a young person taken so suddenly from a cruel illness. 💔 Her departure from your lives will leave a tremendous void in your hearts. May the wonderful memories you made together as a family help you through the immensely sad & difficult days ahead . . . she will always be in your hearts forever. The loss of Michelle is truly heartbreaking . . . her beautiful & much-loved soul touched the lives of so many, leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Rest in Peace sweet girl. ❤️ May you find strength & comfort in the love of your family, & in the warm embrace of friends. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
❤️ “When we lose someone we love, we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.” ❤️
❤️ “Don’t cry because I’m gone; Smile brightly because I lived.” ❤️
💞 Hugs, Brenda (Parsons) Martene 💞
Sheila P. Boyle Vincent
To Ann, Kate, and Heather Allan and Aiden.
It seems like the time as flown but I know Michelle suffered a lot. May your memories kept you safe in your time of grief.
Aunt Sheila and Uncle Paul.
Randy and Carolyn Gilfillan
Dear Ann, Kathy and Heather
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s illness and passing. She was always smiling and so pleasant. Our condolences to you and your family.
Hugs, Carolyn and Randy
Sherrie Broderick
Dear Ann, Cathy, Heather and Family,
Sending my very deepest sympathy for such a heartbreaking loss.
Dianne and Frank Dietrich
Heather and Allan
Our condolences on the sudden passing of your sister, she was always such a pleasant person to talk to at Wuerths, our thoughts are with you
Dianne and Frank Dietrich
Nancy Botelho
Dear Katherine.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your lovely sister, Michelle.
Sending my love and prayers to you during this difficult time.
XO Nancy
Laura Overholt
Ann, my condolences with the loss of your beautiful daughter.
I did not know Michelle, but by all the condolences she will be missed.
Thinking of you now and in the months to follow.
Brian & Debra Johnston
Ann, Katherine, Heather and families.
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. She was such a happy person with a smile and positive outlook. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Brian & Debra
Bob and Helen Coates
We extend our sincere condolences to all of Michelle’s family. She was always so friendly and helpful as she waited on customers. It was always a pleasure to meet her. We will miss her lovely smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for the loss of a dear daughter, sister and aunt much too soon.
Murray and Barb Parsons
There are no words to express how sorry we are for the loss of Michelle. No one is ever prepared to say goodbye to our loved ones. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lu Keelan
I was truly saddened by the passing of Michelle. I only knew her from the store and walking in town. My condolences to all of her family. Such a sweet person.
Elaine Corbett
So sorry for your loss. Michelle was a helpful kind lady at Wuerth’s shoes. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead.
Gerald,Carol Reid
Ann , Kathy, Heather and families. Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of your daughter Michelle. Keep your memories close to your heart. Gerald, Carol Reid
Gail,Doug Upshall
Ann, Kathy, Heather and family. With deepest sympathy sending caring thoughts your way as you move through these difficult days. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Helen and Terry Rau
Ann and family
Our sincere condolences to you Ann and entire family during this tender time.
Michelle was always very helpful at the shoe store, and will be missed.
We are thinking of you all.
Don and Edith (Carter) Lewis family
Ann and family,
We are sorry to see the passing of your lovely daughter, sister, aunt, Michelle.
Cherish her memories and she will always be in your hearts forever.
Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Our condolence to you all.
Helen and Terry Rau
Ann and family.
Our sincere condolences to you Ann and your entire family.
We are thinking of all of you.
Joe and Dinette Stephens
So sorry for your loss
Heather Loerzel
Ann and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. Michelle was a great neighbour, always messaging me when we forgot to close a van door late at night, making sure the kids had warm boots in the winter from the shoe store. She always had a treat or popsicle for the kids on the porch in the summer. She will be missed.
Berni, Heather, Breanna and Leah Loerzel
Jim and Verla Russell
Ann and Family:
Our deepest, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Michelle.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad, difficult time.
Our son Scot went to school with Michelle.
Susan Oke
Ann – so sorry to hear about Michelle. Let those happy memories help you cope with this loss – it is always so hard. Lots of virtual hugs. Susan Oke
Peter McFalls
Ann and family. Please accept my condolence. She always had a smile and was very friendly whenever I met her on the street. Remember all the good times. My thoughts are with you.
Consitt family
Ann and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Michelle was such a kind lady.
Neighbours, Sean & Lexy Consitt
Kathy Kirk
Dearest Annie, Kathy and Heather (and family)
I am so sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. Memories can heal the soul.
You know she is up there with her dad and watching over you.
My sincere sympathy..
Ken and Kim Pinder
We only knew Michelle through Wuerth’s Shoe Store. She was a sweet girl and always thoughtful and friendly. She will be missed by so many in our community.
Ken & Dianne Clarke
Dear Ann & family, Our deepest sympathies to you all in your sad loss of Michelle. Cherish your special memories of times shared together with Michelle. May the love & support of family & friends comfort you through these difficult days ahead. Thinking of you with love & hugs💕
Charlene and Rodger Finkbeiner
Sending our Deepest sympathy to Ann and your family.
Ron & Marion Cornish
Ann, Kathy, Heather & all your family
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing, she was such a great happy girl and will be missed by all. Just know we are thinking of you
Helen Swartz & Girls
Ann, Heather, Kathy & Families
Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the passing of Michelle.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all, at this difficult time.
Margaret Prout
To Ann and all the family…..
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Michelle. Cherish your wonderful stories and memories and may they help you now and in the coming days.
Corrie and Larry Moir
Ann: Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I really enjoyed working with Michelle.
Even though it was only a short time, we had a great friendship.
Corrie
Linda Webber
To Ann and family.
Please accept my deepest condolences on Michelle’s passing. She always had a beautiful smile anytime you saw her. She will be greatly missed in this town. Keep her memories close to your heart. Life isn’t always fair.
MaryJane Taylor
My Sincere Sympathy to all of Michele’s family and friends.
She was such a happy gal with a great smile as you went to
Wuerths Shoes…she will be missed..gone to soon.. RIP Michele…
Gabbie and Margaret Mol
Dear Ann and family
Our sincere condolences with the passing off Michelle Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Family on your loss.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Dear Ann and Family,
There are no words to express how sorry we are to learn of Michelle’s passing – much too soon. She was always pleasant and helpful when working at Wuerth’s. She will be missed not only by family, but all who knew her.
Thinking of you and sending hugs and prayers. Our Sincere
Condolences.
Marion McCarter
Ann and family
So sorry for your loss of Michelle. She sure was a wonderful person, always smiling and so courteous. Treasure her memories and she will live on in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion
Kelly Hack
Sending my condolences to Heather and her Family for the loss of Michelle. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Gehan
Dear Ann and Family
So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing.
Thinking of you in your time of mourning.
Sincere condolences
Deb and Bob
Don and Evelyn Hirtzel
Dear Ann and family
Sorry for your loss, there are no words to make things less painful, are prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Michelle was always upbeat and happy and her customers at Wuerth’s Shoe Store loved her, she will be missed.
Sincerely
Don, Evelyn and family
Liz Stephens
Dear Ann & family my deepest condolences on your loss.
Marlene Moore
Dear Ann and all the Family , My deepest sympathy and prayers at this sad time . I was lucky to have a friendly chat with (Shelly 🥰 ) not too long ago on Main Street. She was also
my favourite salesperson at Wuerths Shoes . What a lovely person she was . She will be missed by many. Your Friend Mar
Vicki Geoffrey
Sending hugs and prayers Annie and girls, so saddened to hear that your sweet daughter and sister has loss her battle with that cruel C word, life is so hard to understand. I always enjoyed visiting with Michelle when picking out a pair or two of shoes, she will be missed by Sarah and John she was a great asset to the company. Thinking of you all and hold onto your beautiful memories. RIP GIRL 💔
Wanda Reynolds
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
Sonja [berg] Seiler
Sincere sympathy to all of Michelle’s family
Elaine Luyten
Ann & Family: I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Elaine Luyten
Marjie Westerveld
So sorry to hear of Michelle s passing,, my condolences to the whole family
Michele Hodgert & Ironwood Blackshirts
Heather, Allan, Aden and the Hirtzel family.
Your Ironwood friends are very sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Melonie Miller
So sorry for your loss Ann & family. Michelle was always so welcoming & helpful when at Wuerths … it was easy to see she loved her job & people ..
A sparkler for sure ♥️
Barry & Melonie Miller
Andrea & Craig Alexander
Ann, Katherine, Heather & family
Sincere Condolences on the passing of Michelle. Hold onto all the wonderful memories and each other as this will help you navigate the difficult days ahead.
~Andrea & Craig Alexander ~
Evelyne Rollings.
Evelyne Rollings.
Ann, Katherine, Heather and Allan,
My deepest sympathy, to all of you.
Treasure your memories.
Evelyne.
jack triebner
To Ann So Sorry To hear about the Loss of Your Daughter Michelle .
Our Condolence To Your Hirtzel Family from Your Special Friend ,
Betty Blue And Friend Jack .
Mike and Kim Ziler
So sorry for your loss. Michelle was a very happy person and will be deeply missed by many people that had the chance to knew her. From Mike and Kim Ziler
Helen Hodgins
Hirtzel family, So very sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. Try to focus on the happy memories.
Kim Case
So very sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing.
She was always so helpful and cheerful When buying shoes and I looked forward to seeing her.
She will be missed !
Cheryl Freiter
Ann
Your daughter was such a kind beautiful person. Always had a great conversation whenever we ran into each other.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cheryl and Erich
Sheila Macgregor
I only knew Michelle through Wuerth’s, but she was always so friendly and helpful! Her wonderful smile lit up the room! You always felt so much better after speaking with her because of her happy, caring countenance. She will be greatly missed! Please know that you are all in my prayers at this difficult time. — Rev. Sheila Macgregor
Lisa Blue
Dear Ann, Kathy and Heather,
I have such fond memories of Michelle as a kid. My thoughts are with you as you grieve this loss.
My deepest sympathies ♥️
Brenda Triebner
Ann, Kathy and Heather,
I am so sorry to hear about Michelle. She was always helpful when I shopped in Wuerth’s Shoes and greeted everyone with big smiles. Deepest sympathies to you all.
Elsie McDonald
Ann,Katherine, Heather
So sorry to hear of Michelle passing, my thoughts are with you all
Elsie
sharon wright
so sorry to hear about your loss love from gord sharon and brian
Zhivana Zivkovic
There are many fond memories of Michelle and her bright smile that I will treasure. She had a kind soul and it is a gift to have known such a lovely person.
Darlene Porter
Ann and family deepest sympathy in the loss of Michelle . Words can not express your loss . May the memories be blessing and truly miss her cheerful hello when by chance we walked and met.
Bill & Joanne Hodge
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Joyce Maas
Ann & Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Michelle. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Joyce Maas
Rochelle Gibbings
Sincerest condolences to Michelle’s family and friends. Her smile will be missed.
Barb and John Hricina
To All of Michelle’s Family
So very sorry to hear of your daughter and sister and aunt passing away. John and I have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your memories of Michelle close. Treasure them always.
Barb and John Hricina 🙏
Paula Gorman
Ann, Kathy and Heather so sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. She was a great person and will be missed in our community. Sending my deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Paula Gorman
Barb Eisenschink
Ann and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I always went to Michelle for shoes when I was in the store, she was always smiling .
Yvonne Hendrick
Ann and family, sincere sympathy in the passing of Michelle. Taken way to soon. Cherish your many memories.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Marilyn Waldeck
Ann & Family
Sorry to hear of the loss of Michelle, she was a happy soul and she loved her job at Wuerth’s Shoes .She always greeted her customers with a big smile and had that special twinkle in her eyes. Treasure memories of her.
Spring Robinson
Ann, Kathy and Heather,
I have no words to help with this loss for you all. Having run into Ann on the street awhile back my thoughts were that Michelle was doing better after a tough start. Heather’s news said otherwise. I’m sorry Michelle had to go through this illness. I will be thinking of Michelle, and you all, in the days ahead.
Doug Coward
Annie, Kathy and Heather,
Sending my condolences to you all.
Melissa Blue
Ann, Kathy and Heather, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Michelle. We all have such wonderful memories of growing up together. My heart goes out to you.
Deborah Hirtzel
Ann, Kathy & Heather, I am so very sorry for your loss. Michelle (Shelley) will be fondly remembered. Her quick and easy smile, her sense of humour and her kind & generous nature. She will always be my cousin! Such good memories as kids at all those Hirtzel family Christmases, reunions, weddings and special events. Shelley was a beautiful human being, inside and out. She was taken from us far too soon! My heart ❤️ is broken 💔. Take comfort in the precious memories. Love you all!
Dianne Skinner
To Anna and family so sorry for the loss of michelle you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Ann we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kim Lovie
I’m so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Kim Lovie
So sorry for your loss.
Brian & Lynda Sanders
Dear Ann & family.
Such a sweet sweet girl. Gone way to soon
So so sorry for your loss You have our sympathies and prayers
Joan Heywood
Ann and family:
So sorry to read of Michelle passing. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Sincerely Joan
Cindy Beaver
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to all.
Francis Veilleux
On behalf of the Bluewater Recycling Association, I would like to express our sincerest condolences for your loss. Michelle was an important part of our team years ago and her positive attitude and perpetual happiness will be missed by all. The thoughts of my family and those of everyone at the Association are with you. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Ann and family . So sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Cy & Eleanor
Kathy and James Cowie
Ann, Katherine, and Heather our heart felt condolences to your family.
Elaine Vandeworp
Dear Ann and family so sorry to hear of the loss your daughter and sister, my thoughts and prayers are with you. She was way too young, keep each other close. Sincerely Elaine Vandeworp
Brenda King
So sorry for your loss ! Thinking of you all!
John wuerth
Our deepest sympathies to the Hirtzel family during this trying time. Michelle was our rock at Wuerths over 18 wonderful years. First in every morning and last to leave. A kind , generous spirit combined with a firm common sense approach. She met this challenge with courage and strength. Please be at peace.
Evelyn Vincent
To Michelle’s family
There are no words adequate. I am so sorry to read of Michelle’s passing. She was such a lovely person and always so kind.
May the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Gerard & Judy Grenier
Ann, Kathy, Heather & family
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Michelle. I will always remember that beautiful smile & her kindness to others. May you find comfort in all your treasured memories.❤️
Gerard & Judy Grenier & family
Nancy Hodgert
Michelle was so kind
My sincere sympathy
Dalphine and Jack
Ann, Katherine, Heather and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Keenan
Ann and family
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss of Michelle
She was a beautiful young soul ❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏❤️
Darlene (Varley) Lightfoot
Ann, my heart breaks for you. There are just no words to ease the pain.
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Jo-Ann Middleton
Annie, Kathy and Heather. I can’t express how I felt to hear of Michelle’s passing. I remember the first time I met the family the day Gary brought me over for coffee that morning … Michelle was only 4. I have a lot of great memories over the years spent together. Please know my heart goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow. Hugs to all.
George and Elaine Keller
Ann, Kathy, Heather and family. We are so sorry to hear about Michelle. She was a lovely person. Always helpful and smiling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Jeffrey
I will miss her beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with all her loved ones during this difficult time.
Betty kirk
So very sorry for your loss, Ann
Jo Veno
Sending our condolences to the family. Michelle will be missed.
Sorry we are so far away and will not make it on Friday.
Aunt Jo Uncle Neil and family xoxo
Dave & Joanne Walzack
Heather, Allan, Aden and the Hirtzel family.
We are so so sorry to hear about your sister. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Rhonda West
Our deepest condolences to family and friends in this time of sorrow.
Karen and Rhonda
Carolyn Gower
To All of Michelle’s family,
My deepest sympathies. I worked with Michelle at Wuerth’s for many years and had wonderful times.
She will be missed.
Please take care and treasure your memories.
Carolyn Gower and Family
Patty Masnica
My deepest sympathy to whole family!
Dave and Brenda Palsa
Ann, Katherine, Heather and family- our deepest sympathy on the loss of Michelle- a young heart gone way too soon- a gentle spirit she was , and always smile- hugs and love to all of you ♥️
wendy gregoire
My thoughts and prayers to all Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Mike and Beatie Rau
Ann and family
So sorry for your loss. Michelle was a wonderful person and loved by many people who knew her. She will be missed 🙏 .
Mike and Beatie Rau
Irene Mary Cindric
Ann, Kathy, Heather I am so sorry the hear of the loss of your daughter and sister and aunt there are no words to make things less painful but you are all in my thoughts and prayers Her life will be in your memories and hearts forever From Irene nee Knox Tomlinson Cindric