Michele was born in Pennsylvania, grew up in Tucson. Spent most of her adult life in Ketchikan, Alaska, her love for Alaska stayed with her until her final days near her daughter in Los Angeles, California. She was artistic, a tremendous writer, and a traveler.
Brother George Radnovich, sister-in-law, Barbra, Niles, daughter Hannah Bakk, son Nicholas Bakk, granddaughter Cali Bakk, and her for a fur grandbaby. Khelisse, Zeus, Meatball, and Bowie.