Michelle Ann Mencke

Michelle Mencke, 45 of Twin Falls passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009 at her home. She was born June 30, 1963 in St. Charles, Missouri to Merlyn and Marilyn (Tucker) Mencke. She attended her earlier years in Missouri and moved to Idaho in her freshman year, where she attended Idaho Falls High School and graduated in 1981. After graduation she went to Idaho State University and received her teaching degree. After obtaining her degree she worked at Wendell Middle School for 10 years where she was known as "Miss Mencke" and was very well liked by all her students. Michelle was a single mom who took great care of her son, Austin. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, doting on her nieces and nephews, bowling with her son, Austin, traveling and knitting blankets for all her family and friends when they had new babies. As a child she was a girl scout, where she earned many badges. Michelle was a special Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend who kept everyone in touch. She is survived by her son, Austin, Twin Falls; father, Merlyn, Yakima, WA; sister, Melissa (Richard) McAlister, Everett, WA; brother, Michael (LaWana) Mencke, Idaho Falls, ID; niece, SaVanna Mencke; nephews, Aaron McAlister; Charlie Mencke; Robert Mencke and companion, Brent Andrews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn and grandparents, Sybil & Charles Tucker and Harriet Olsen. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls. Burial will follow at the Wendell Cemetery.