Michelle DeJonghe-McElwee

Michelle was adored and beloved by her entire family. She spent her childhood in Van Buren, NY, loving the beach and water. After attending Fredonia High School and Fredonia State University, she moved to Dallas, Texas to begin her family. Her career with several businesses blossomed and she soon became a valuable asset. She worked diligently to start her own payroll and ac-counting firm.Michelle was a devoted mother and overcame many obstacles to provide a bright future for her children. She was dedicated to her children, yet still found time to open her arms and home to anyone in need. Her generosity and loving care were an inspiration to everyone she encountered.Michelle is survived by her daughter, Lindsay DeJonghe (fiance Josh Powers), and son, Sean McElwee, both of Dallas, Texas; father and step-mother, Allan and Jayne DeJonghe, of Dunkirk, NY; her brother, Jason DeJonghe (Jennifer), of Landenberg, PA; and sister, Kellie DeJonghe Whitehead (Jason), of Hamburg, NY. She is also survived by her grandfather, Charles DeJonghe, of Dunkirk, NY; stepfather David Lawrence (Cheryl) of Dallas, TX; nieces Sophia, Aubree, and Emily; uncles Gary, Mark, Mike, Steve, Larry, and Dennis; cousins Rob, Jeremy, Missy, Todd, Tim, Kelly, Garrick, Dana, Julia, Jordan, Karly, Lauren, Ryan, Sarah, Bekah, and Evan; and numerous other loving family members and friends. Her loving godchild, Jaxson, called her “his Mimi”. In addition to her mother, Lois Klaybor DeJonghe, Michelle is predeceased by her loving grandmother, Virginia DeJonghe, grand-parents Tex and Lorraine Klaybor, and her aunts, Kathy Klaybor McAfee and Laurie Klaybor.A commemoration of Michelle’s life for family and friends will be held on June 24th from 3-7pm at the Van Buren Point Community Center located at 10359 Park Avenue, Van Buren Point 14048.