Michelle Marie Kuster

Michelle Marie Kuster, 42, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2012 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Michelle was born on August 15, 1969 in Warren, MN and spent the majority of her life in the Grand Forks area. Michelle was employed as an Optometric Assistant at Valley Vision Clinic in Grand Forks. Michelle treasured every moment spent with her children. She loved watching her daughter dance and her son play baseball. Michelle liked to run, bike, cross country ski, spend time at the lake, fish, travel with her boyfriend and spend time with friends and family. Michelle completed her first 5K, the Frozen Feat on February 2, 2011 along with her best friend, Heidi Hanson. She had the best sense of humor and a quick wit. Her positive energy was infectious and she made everyone smile. Michelle was a wonderful mother, daughter, niece, cousin and friend. Her joyful, caring spirit will live on through everyone she touched in life. Michelle is survived by her loving children, Atlanta & Jett; mother, Judy; sisters, Jamie (Ostgard), Stacy and her significant other, Allen Donais. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond. **A Michelle M. Kuster memorial fund has been set up at US Bank in Grand Forks for those that wish to make a donation in lieu of flowers. MEMORIAL SERVICES: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2011 at Amundson Funeral Home 2975 S. 42nd St. Grand Forks, ND. VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at Amundsons.