Michelle Christine Odo, 56, passed away after a long battle with Colon Cancer on Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was born in Aurora on January 12, 1966. Michelle was a loving person who found so much joy when marrying Ken Odo and joining the Odo family. She was moved to tears from the love that was shown from a big family that she always wanted. Michelle loved her grandkids, Gavin, Olivia, Sydney and BrookeLynn and was very excited for new baby Charlotte, who will be born in June. In addition to her family, Michelle was also proud to be part of an education family and was a Special Education teacher for many years. She touched the lives of both students and staff alike with her caring and empathetic nature. Michelle was preceded in death by her parents Ronald G. Watkins and Jewel L. Hall. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth Odo; her step-children Angela (Steve) Roudis, Tony (Suzi) Odo, and Dominick (Lexi) Odo; her grandchildren Gavin Roudis, Olivia Odo, Sydney Odo, BrookeLynn Odo and soon to be born Charlotte Odo; along with a loving brother-in-law Tom Odo and his daughter Danielle (Mike) Grande. The family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to Lightways Hospice facility and their exceptional team for their care and support during Michelle's illness. Michelle was very involved with children and taking care of them. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request donations to be made in Michelle's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital (Please be sure to check the "Dedicate My Donation" button) or St. Baldricks (Donate toward the "General Fund"), which Michelle participated in during her cancer journey. https://www.stiude.org/donate/donate-to-st-iude.html https:U_www.stbaldricks.org/donate?amount=50&donation_type=donate_Qnce A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road Joliet on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 Noon.