Michele Marie Poniewaz, 70, of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20th. 2025 at the Monarch Springs Nursing Facility in University City.
Beloved daughter of Edward and Audrey Poniewaz and stepdaughter to Ronald Mueller. She was the long-time companion of Michael Hoak and sister to Edward Poniewaz Jr. (Sue) and Gregory Poniewaz (Jane). She was an aunt to Jack Poniewaz, Alina Bolton (Mike), and Brigette Schubert.
Born October 6, 1955, Michele grew up in Jennings, MO and attended Corpus Christi Grade School, Corpus Christi High School, and Rosary High School, before graduating from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She loved her family, friends, and co-workers, and though beset by many medical problems, enjoyed a humble but satisfying life.
Services: A celebration of life commemoration will be held sometime in the coming months.