Michelle was a member of the Grand Traverses Band of Ottawa and Chippawa Indians on her paternal side, as well as the Serpent River First Nation on her maternal side. She grew up with the Kewadin Indian church, and later in life became a member of the Pentecostals of Traverse City where she was baptized in Jesus’ name.

Michelle received her GED through the Grand Traverse Band Tribal School in 2004. And just as she accomplished her dream of educational attainment, she took pride in seeing each of her kids succeed in their classes and in life beyond: being there for all of her children while they earned their high school diplomas.

She loved being a mother to her three children, Alauna Wasnock, Grace Oskaboose, and Anthony Oskaboose. She always made sure each of her kids was loved and provided for. While she enjoyed being a mother to her children, she especially loved being a “Meemaw” to her grandson. She always made sure to shower Alauna’s son, CJ, with hugs and kisses, spoiling him with gifts every single chance she had.

Michelle loved being around her family and friends. Every time you spoke to Michelle, you would find her laughing or causing others to laugh. She loved to sing her favorite songs, no matter how she might sound singing them. She enjoyed all types of music, from gospel to late 90’s R&B, all the way to Regional Mexican music.

Michelle took delight in decorating the house every holiday, and even the times when there were no holidays to celebrate. Decor was rotated around seasonally at both her house in Peshawbestown and her apartment in the Herkner Reservation. She could never resist a good deal at the stores and enjoyed spreading joy to everyone around her with her purchases.

Michelle’s home was always open to everyone; she enjoyed having church at her house, helping others in need, or hosting a family celebration. Michelle’s loyalty and kindness made it easy to trust her and talk to her. She loved God and believed in the word of the Holy Ghost. She lived her life with good faith and hope.

She brought the daylight to every situation Died January 2, 2026

and saw the light through everything. She’s the guiding light towards life’s struggles because of her faith; she was never in the dark. Michelle will be dearly missed.

Michelle’s family extend their deepest love and thanks to the Wilson Family and White Crow Family for honoring Michelle as a member of their families.

Michelle is survived by her father, Mel Gossett; her children, Alauna Wasnock (Oskaboose), 27, Grace (Luke) Oskaboose, 19, and Anthony Oskaboose, 18; her grandson, Christopher Wasnock Jr “ CJ”, 4; her siblings, Karen Oskaboose ( Joel M.) and Ricky Oskaboose; her brother-in-law, Leory Hall II; her nieces and nephews - Deanna (Kitchi Kishap) Hall, Charla Hall, George Hall; several Aunts & Uncles: Maryann Antoine, William Oskaboose, Debra Perkins, Scott (Gail) Perkins, Carolyn (Gossett) Vince Fochtman, Paula (Gossett) Michael Williams, Mary (Gossett) Ron Watson, and Peggy Gossett; along with 8 Nieces & nephews and Michelle had so many Loved Cousins on both sides of her Family.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Delores C. Oskaboose, and her nephew, Joey Hall; a son-in-law, Christopher Wasnock Sr. Cousin Pam Antoine, Heather Antoine, and Douglas Speer; her maternal grandparents, Mabel (Pigeon) Perkins and Russell Oskaboose; her paternal grandparents, Charlotte (Hall) Gossell and Melvin Gossett Sr.; her aunts & uncles, June Gossett Smith, Cheryl Oskaboose, Gary Oskaboose, Virginia (Oskaboose) Speer, Joni Perkins, Michael Perkins; her great uncle, Jerome Hall ,and great aunts, Pauline (Hall) Robinson and Judy Christian.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 9th at the Martinson Funeral Home in Suttons Bay.

The funeral service will be held at 12 noon with the family greeting friends at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10th at the Kewadin Community Church.

Burial will follow in the Kewadin Indian Mission Cemetery. Pastor Delfred “Bunny” White Crow and Pastor Brent Evans will officiate. A luncheon will follow burial at the Harry and Ida John dining hall behind the cemetery.

Please share condolences and memories with Michelle’s family at www.martinson. info.

Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau.