Michelle D. Knutson

August 6, 1956 - March 18, 2021

Michelle D. Knutson “Mickey”, age 64, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at her home. She died unexpectedly in her sleep from a heart arrhythmia. She was born August 6, 1956 at Memorial Hospital in Menomonie, WI to Merlin and Gladys Goodell. She grew up in Wheeler, WI and attended Boyceville High School from which she graduated in 1974. Her parents were Merlin H. Goodell and Gladys Goodell (née Micheels). Michelle married David E. Evaksa of Connorsville in 1972 they had son David in April,1973 and were divorced soon thereafter. She then married James L. Knutson from Ridgeland. They had a daughter Jaime who was born in May 1976. James and Michelle farmed for a time, but James also was a lumberjack and worked for SOO Line Railroad Co., Jim died from a tragic accident working for SOO Line in 1981. Michelle was a caring mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was never afraid to speak her mind, but she was also very compassionate and thoughtful. She was an avid lifelong churchgoer at Grace United Methodist where she volunteered regularly. She donated to many charities and was a supporter of causes she was passionate about. She will truly be missed by many. Michelle is survived her son David Evaska (partner Jasmin Hoffman) of Saint Paul MN; daughter Jaime Knutson of Menomonie; four grandchildren Gabriel E. Evaska Minneapolis MN, Fiona R. Evaska of Rosemount MN, Anja B. Evaska and Nikolai Evaska of Saint Paul MN; her brothers Merle Goodell of Plover WI and Corey Goodell of Wheeler WI; her sister Lori Koehler of Menomonie WI; nephews Raleigh and Colton of Plover, WI; nieces Julie (Isaac) Angert of St. Paul MN and Elizabeth (Ethan) Gansberg of Colfax WI. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Merlin (1994) and Gladys (2010), her husband James L. Knutson (1981). A Private Memorial Service wil be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021. The service will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/OlsonFunerals. There will be visitation from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie. Burial will be in Hay River Cemetery in the Town of Hay River, Dunn Co. WI at a later date.