Michelle A Gard

Michelle was born on August 26, 1963, in Peoria to Mike and Carol (McMullin) Munday. She married William “Bill” Gard on August 29, 1998, in East Peoria, he survives.

Also surviving are her mother, Carol; one daughter, BreAnne (Keith Fast) Munday; one stepson, Aric Gard; two bonus children, Jared Toothman and Sarah Hamilton; five grandchildren, Jaylyn Munday, Kasyn Munday, Kyler Munday, Brycen Fast, and Karson Fast; one bonus grandson, Hayden Summers; her brother, Mark (Julie Beitscher) Munday; two nieces, Madison (Jason) Baldree and McKenzie Munday; and two great nieces, Morgan and Logan.

Preceding her in death is her father, Mike; both her maternal and paternal grandparents; two uncles, Jack Munday and Everett “Gene” Camden; and two aunts, Mary McWhirter and Frances Munday.

Michelle worked throughout her life in human resources and in payroll.

She was a member of the Christian faith and attended Creve Coeur Christian Church.

In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and taking them to get ice cream, spending time with her dog, Cooper, going out on dates to dinner, and going to Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria. Most of all, her family remembers her as someone who loved helping others and that would do anything to help those in need.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Home and Crematory in Creve Coeur with a visitation being held Monday, November 16, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at the Creve Coeur chapel with cremation following. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Due to Michelle’s sudden passing and unexpected funeral expenses, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to help cover the cost of her funeral arrangements. Any donation, no matter the amount, would be deeply appreciated by the family during this difficult time.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com