Lakeville, NY:  At age 69, Michelle passed peacefully on December 20, 2022 at the Conesus Lake Nursing Home in Livonia, NY.  She was born on August 20, 1953 on the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida to the late August and Gloria (Turner) Dering.  Survived by her husband of 50 years, John G. Hegeman, and sons; Kyle (Melissa) Hegeman of Huntington Station, NY and Joel (Stephanie) Hegeman of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren, Jake, Joel Jr., Samuel, and Isabella Hegeman; siblings, Gloria “Lynn” Kelly, Robin Rose, and August (Victoria) Dering III.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and caring friends.

Michelle graduated from Villanova University and later received her master’s degree from Jacksonville University.  She worked in the media industry and was the Director of Business Operations for Cox Media Group in Jacksonville, Florida.  In more recent years Michelle and John resided on Pebble Beach Road in Lakeville and enjoyed being on Conesus Lake.

Michelle was an avid baseball fan and served as the Treasurer for multiple baseball organizations that her boys were participating in. She was a Navy wife for 18 years and for her efforts in assisting other Navy families she received a designation as a ‘Navy Surface Force Lady’ from the Commander Naval Surface Forces Atlantic.

UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION:  A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the Harrison Lee American Legion Post 283, 3850 Federal Road, Livonia, NY, on Saturday, July 1st, from 4-7pm.  At 4pm there will be a prayer and a time to share memories of Michelle, afterwards a meal will be provided.   A private graveside service was held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lima, NY.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618 or the Harrison Lee Post 283 Auxiliary, PO Box 214, Livonia, NY 14487.  To send a condolence or share a memory please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com