Michelle Melissa Isturis-Tanner

Michelle Melissa Isturis-Tanner, 28, died in Juneau Sept. 5, 2011.

Michelle, or “Pokey” as her family and friends affectionately called her, was born July 13, 1983, in Everett, Wash., and lived in Juneau until 1993 when she moved with her mom and dad to Wasilla. She has many friends and was well liked in both towns.

Preceding her in death was her daughter, Elisa Grace O’Dell and grandmother, Eileen Milnes of Juneau.

Surviving are her mother, Joanne Dillard; dad, Russell Tanner; brother, Clinton; and many other family members from her mother Joanne’s family and her natural father Jeffery Isturis family.

“Michelle’s always laughing and smiling face will be forever in our hearts. We love you Michelle and we will all miss you,” her family said.

A memorial gathering and potluck is in Juneau at Auk Village Recreation Area at noon, Oct. 1.

And at 2 p.m., Oct. 8 a gathering and potluck for Michelle’s Wasilla family and friends is scheduled at her dad Russell Tanner’s home, 5865 Wolverine Ave, Wasilla.