Michelle was born on November 20, 1964 to James and Dorothy Storz. After graduating from Bishop Gallagher High School, Michelle went on to study business earning a Masters degree from Oakland University.
Her first job was as a secretary at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Following her completion of the associates and bachelors degree, Michelle began her long career in the Health Insurance industry, first at Blue Ribbon, then Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan where she worked for 25 years. In 2010 she joined Priority Health. In Priority’s announcement of her death, they wrote: “Not only was Michelle instrumental in shaping our individual product, she was a key contributor and pillar of the Individual Markets team and pivotal to its continued growth and success. In her most recent role as Director of Operations for Individual Markets, Michelle was a respected leader and coworker who worked tirelessly to do what was best for our members, and also for her team. She was known for her tenacity and transparency—she would tell it like it was! Her witty sense of humor was ever present.”
Michelle loved life. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved to travel, read, garden, and play golf. For many years she dedicated herself to the care of her elderly parents.
She was predeceased by her parents, James Storz and Dorothy Steil Storz. She is survived by her brother, Mark.
A memorial visitation for Michelle will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 E 13 Mile Road, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082, followed by a memorial mass at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Building Up: Partnering in Health and Wholeness. This is a nonprofit organization, co-founded by one of Michelle’s oncologists. Donations go towards building a hospital and providing health care to a rural village in Sayyi, Uganda.
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