She was born in Peoria on July 15, 1968. She attended Elmwood Elementary and High School where she was a pom pon girl all four years of high school. She attended ICC and received an Associate’s degree in Management and Marketing. She then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Sangamon State University. She was proud to take all of her classes at ICC and didn’t set foot on Sangamon campus until graduation. She also earned her Master’s degree in Human Service Administration from Bradley University.
She married Christopher Armbruster on October 19, 1996. He survives.
She is also survived by her beloved daughter, Taylor; her precious son, Ian; her sweet dog, Pudge; her mother-in-law, Mary Ann Armbruster; her sister Christine (Clark) Evans; her step sister, Brittany (Craig) Campbell; her sister-in-law, Liz Armbruster; her brother-in-law, Tom (Marie) Armbruster; nieces and nephews; her best friends, Shannon Courtright and Cheryl Harlow; four aunts, Roseann Runyon, Pat Runyon, Trudy (Ken) Howard, Maria (PJ) Heinz; her uncle, George Reicheneker; many cousins; and many friends, including her group of ten girls she has known since kindergarten.
She is preceded in death by her father, Terry Runyon; her mother, Charlotte (Kleier) Perdue; grandparents, Gene (Betty) Runyon, and Tom (Laura Nell) Lewis; father-in-law, Albert John Armbruster; five uncles, Duane Runyon, Dale Runyon, Chuck Runyon, Dick Runyon, and Mike Runyon; and five aunts, Janice Reicheneker, Nancy Reicheneker, Patty (Gary) Fincham, Mary (Don) Carroll and Kathy Selberg; and her dog, Shadow.
Michelle worked at the Elmwood Tastee Freez, Ruppman Marketing, Foster & Gallagher, Marianne’s, Catholic Social Services, and as Library Director at the Morrison & Mary Wiley Library in Elmwood for 20 years. She was Secretary for the Parents’ Club while her children were in Elementary School and Treasurer and President for the Booster Club while her children were in high school. She was the Co-President and President of the Fall Festival Committee for five years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Elmwood, where she taught Sunday School, Children’s Church, and helped with Vacation Bible School for years. Her children also helped her when they grew older.
She loved sitting on her porch reading a book and being with family and friends.
Cremation rites have been accorded. In honor of Michelle, there will be a Celebration of Life Open House at the Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with desserts and drinks. There will be a balloon release at 3:30 p.m. for those who would like to attend.
In lieu of flowers, Michelle asked that all memorial gifts go to the family to pay for expenses.
To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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