Michelle Louise Arszman
July 1, 1952-November 14, 2022
Michelle Louise Arszman, 70, of Sheridan, passed away on Monday evening, Nov. 14, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital.
She was born on July 1, 1952, in Indianapolis, 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. Mrs. Arszman was married to Hank Arszman III for 47 years.
She 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, Mrs. Arszman continued to stay involved in the nursing field as a substitute school nurse within the Westfield-Washington School Corporation for many years.
She also had quite the entrepreneurial spirit. A very gifted fiber artist and jewelry maker, she 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. She 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, Mrs. Arszman worked side by side with her husband showing and breeding dogs for many years, and later showing horses. Together, the two 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 Mrs. Arszman’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 wearing said-girly dresses.
Survivors include her 2 daughters, Erin (Jerry) J. Dean of Sheridan and Megan (Matt) L. Arszman-Weisbrodt of Westfield; 1 granddaughter Aubrey Weisbrodt; 2 sisters Pam (Ron) Burgess of Yuma, Arizona and Lisa (Jerry) Halcomb of Champaign, Illinois; 1 brother Patrick (Abby) Worley; and her 1 sister-in-law and brother-in-law Kathleen (Tim) J. Elmore 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 Oct. 14, 1973. After Hank passed away, his golden retriever, Leah, became her guardian angel. Sadly, Leah preceded her in death as well.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th Street, Sheridan. Pastor Rocky Kirk will be officiating. Visitation is scheduled to take place from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
Memorial contributions may be presented to the Humane Society of Clinton County in Frankfort.