Michelle Renee Talbott Kanku sadly passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado. Michelle was a 1996 graduate of Steubenville Big Red and continued her education in the medical field and graduated from Jefferson Community College. She moved to Colorado in 2000, where she met her loving husband Claude. She worked as an office manager for Denver Urology Clinic for several years until she became ill. Even though Michelle was the baby of the family she was always looked upon to be in charge of family affairs. Michelle had one daughter Nathalie whom she cherished deeply. Michelle will be greatly missed by friends and family. She is preceded in death maternal and paternal grandparents; father Larry L. Talbott; nephews Angelo, Ashton and Caleb Talbott; niece Laken Talbott. She is survived by her husband Claude Kanku; daughter Nathalie Kanku; mother Deborah L. Talbott; brother Larry Talbott; sister-in-law Connie Talbott; sisters Shannon Talbott (John Davis) and Sirena (Lacy) Dokes; nephews and nieces Justin Davis and Courtnie Coon, Alec Davis and Kira Newburn, Caris Talbott, Jacob Walker and Alaina Walker. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwwod Rd., Wintersville on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 2-4 and 6-8p.m., where funeral services will on Friday at 12:30p.m. Burial at Union Cemetery.
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Jeannette Madrigal
MichelleAn amazing person! She was so caring and if you were her friend she made you feel like family. I have many memories with her. At work at DUC she was my manager. We hung out side of work also. She would always invite us to do kid friendly things together. We became quite close started a tradition of watching fireworks on the 4th together. I can go on and on. She was there for me, that's the type of friend she was I am glad that she holds a place in my heart. I will miss her tremendously.
09/03/2024
Joe and Linda Nocera
In loving memory
09/03/2024
LaToya Morgan
Michelle my friend,You are truly going to be missed! I loved that I always had someone that I could talk to without absolutely no judgements! Any moment with you was sure to be filled with laughs! I will miss us all getting together and meeting up for the Glendale Fireworks show. I will miss hearing all your crazy stories from when you were younger. Most of all I will miss your encouraging words with all that I am going through with my dad. I will always think of you my friend. Rest In Peace
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LaToya Morgan
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Claude Kanku
Michelle,Thanks for the memories. I love youClaude and Nat
09/03/2024
Claude Kanku
Michelle,Words alone can't express how much we missed you. You were a wonderful mother and an amazing wife. Thank you for the 20 years that we spent together.I will always love you.Claude and Nathalie.
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Kathy Amato
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Kathy Amato
I met Michelle many years ago and although I only spoke with her once , i've had a lasting friendship with her through her beloved husband Claude. Claude and I had worked together for many years. We've always remained in touch and I was fortunate enough to be part of their lives even when remote. I remember the day they were blessed with their beautiful daughter Natalie. Claude and Michelle were on cloud 9. Over the years Claude has kept in the loop with Michelle's challenges. She was a true fighter and Claude and Natalie were so loving and supportive. It is today that I write this with a heavy heart. I will always cherish my friendship with the Kanku family and will keep Michelle and her family close to my heart. Heaven has gained an angel, and may she Rest In Peace.
09/03/2024
Shannon
Michelle I can't tell you how much I miss you and how much I need more time with you no words can express my sadness you were a wonderful sister and more like a second mom to Alec and Justin than Aunt I will help take care of your precious Nathalie and cherish all of our memories I love you and will forever miss you my baby sister
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Shannon Talbott
I love you my dear sister forever and always
09/03/2024
Ratna Taylor
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your wife, Claude Kanku. I met Michelle once at the UC hospital, and I know she has fought the illness for years. No more pain as she is in heaven now. May God give you and your daughter strength in this difficult time.
09/03/2024
Cassie
Rest peacefully Chelle. You are missed and loved!
09/03/2024
Debbie Talbott
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