Michelle Elizabeth (Nee: Houtz) Kellner passed away peacefully on July 11, 2010, at the age of 37, after a three year courageous battle with cancer, at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Hospice- All Saints in Racine, Wisconsin.

Michelle was born on Sept. 21, 1972, in Kenosha, Wis., to David C. and Elizabeth (Betty) A. (Meyer) Houtz. She graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha in 1990. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Parkside in 1994. Since 1997, Michelle has been employed as Senior Credit Analyst by VW Credit Corporation in Libertyville, Illinois. On Sept. 16, 2006, she and Fred Kellner, of Racine, were married at Wustum Gardens, Racine.

Michelle is survived by her husband, Fred, of Racine; her parents, Dave and Betty Houtz, of Somers, Wis.; her sister, Jennifer Houtz (RJ Fergus), of Racine; her paternal grandmother, Beatrice Houtz, of Somers; her in-laws, Charles and Cornelia Kellner, of Racine; sister-in-law, Tera (Marty) Wegner; brother-in-law, Todd Kellner; brother-in-law, Eric (Jennifer) Kellner; seven nieces, one nephew, and many loving friends. Michelle was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Charles Houtz and her maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Arlene (Luke) Meyer.

Michelle loved the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. She believed in both teams no matter what their record was. That is how she lived her life. Michelle also loved to take long walks around Lake Andrea. She will be remembered and missed by all those who have given her comfort during her long journey. Many thanks to everyone for your continued comfort and concern. She was touched and humbled by the cards, notes, and flowers she received.