Michelle ReAnne La Mora

Michelle ReAnne La Mora of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Michelle was born in Tucson, Arizona to Earl and Doris (Kutsch) La Mora. She was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, cousin and friend to many. Michelle graduated from Wyoming Park High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College. Michelle was a proud and devoted mother to her only daughter, Catherine. She never believed she would be able to have a child. She cherished every day and moment with her sweet girl. Together they danced in the rain, did science experiments, had living room dance parties and sang along to the radio. Many trips to the beach, various zoos, rock hunting, bookstore shopping days and road trips were enjoyed together. These memories will be held close to Catherine’s heart. Michelle had a special place in her heart for animals. She enjoyed meeting animal friends of all species. Her favorites were dogs and donkeys. She had the pleasure of having many loyal dog companions in her life, including her current dog, Rocco. Michelle has a long and successful career as a legal secretary. She started her career in the office of Michigan Attorney General, Frank Kelley. Michelle trained under Maggie Simmons in Frank’s office. Maggie helped Michelle get her career started on the right path. Michelle had the privilege of working with wonderful and supportive people throughout her career. Most recently, Michelle worked for Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegee in Grand Rapids, MI. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Sr. and Florentine (Minnie) La Mora and Hubert and Darlene (Reed) Kutsch; her uncles: Robert La Mora Jr., Jon La Mora and Bert Kutsch; her cousins: Robert Alexander La Mora, Victor La Mora and Chandler La Mora. She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Catherine; her parents, Earl and Doris La Mora; her younger sister, Nichole La Mora; her Uncle John Kutsch & Aunt Pat Fountain of NC; uncles: Alex La Mora, Michael & Vita La Mora, Chris & Betsy La Mora of MI; aunt Roberta Tilden of WA, Great Aunt Dixie Mulvey of CA; cousins: Betsy & Mark Pierson of MI, Michael & Jenny La Mora of IL, Paul La Mora and Michelle Johnson of MI, Lisa & Vinny Pederson of WI, CJ & Amber La Mora of VA, Sarah La Mora & Jesse La Mora of FL, Tyra & Chad Spain of KY, and Joshua Kutsch of OH; many cousins, friends and her dog, Rocco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1048 Chicago Dr., Wyoming, with Rev. Charlie Brown presiding. Entombment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catherine’s Catholic education fund.