July 1, 1952 – November 14, 2022
Michelle Louise Arszman, 70, Sheridan, passed away on Monday evening, November 14, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital. Born July 1, 1952, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Francis Shirley Klein Worley.
After graduating from Ladywood High School in Indianapolis, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from IUPUI. Michelle dedicated her working years to helping others. She worked as an RN for over 30 years – first at Methodist Hospital, and later at Hoosier Village before moving to the RHI Neuro Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis. After retiring from RHI, she continued to stay involved in the nursing field as a substitute school nurse within Westfield Washington Schools for many years.
She also had quite the entrepreneurial spirit. A very gifted fiber artist and jewelry maker, Michelle had her own shop, All Wooled Up, where she could sell her intricately detailed, one-of-a-kind creations. She also loved taking her inventory on the road, frequenting craft fairs and festivals throughout Indiana and Kentucky. It was time well-spent with her beloved husband, Hank, and daughter, Megan.
Michelle also had the world’s largest heart when it came to animals. After growing up in a family that bred and showed dogs for generations, she worked side by side with her husband, Hank Arszman III, showing and breeding dogs for many years, and later showing horses. Together, she and Hank built a life together on their family farm in Jolietville. He designed and built the buildings, and she kept everything running like a well-oiled machine.
Family was always the most important thing in Michelle’s life, both two-legged members and four. The brightest spot in her later life was when she was blessed with her only (human) grandchild, Aubrey, also known as “Gamm’s Little Sunshine.” She relished in sharing her studio with her granddaughter, where they’d make necklaces together and Aubrey would help choose colors for upcoming needle felting projects. Gamm’s sole mission was to outfit Aubrey in as many cute and beautiful dresses as she could fit in her closet, while enjoying a laugh when Aubrey would partake in making mud pies with the donkeys while wearing said girly dresses.
Michelle is survived by her daughters, Erin J. Dean (Jerry) of Sheridan, and Megan L. Arszman-Weisbrodt (Matt) of Westfield; her granddaughter, Aubrey Weisbrodt; sisters, Pam Burgess (Ron) of Yuma, Ariz., and Lisa Halcomb (Jerry) of Champaign, Ill.; brother, Patrick Worley (Abby) of northern Indiana; and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathleen J. Elmore (Tim) of Indianapolis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William H. Klein and Shirley Klein Worley; and by the love of her life, Henry John “Hank” Arszman III, who passed on October 17, 2020. She and Hank were married on October 14, 1973. After Hank passed away, his golden retriever, Leah, became Michelle’s guardian angel. Sadly, Leah preceded her in death as well.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan. Pastor Rocky Kirk will be officiating. Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Humane Society of Clinton County, located in Frankfort, Ind.
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