Anneliese Michels

Anneliese Michels, 85, of Exeter Township, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:57 am in the residence of her daughter Elizabeth M. Pinizzotto.  She was the wife of the late Frederik J. Michels who passed away October 26, 2006.   Born in Tarakan, Indonesia, Mrs. Michels was the daughter of the late Pieter vander Steen and Jantien E. (Bakker) vander Steen.  She was a nurse’s aide in the Netherlands and the United States.  Mrs. Michels is survived by her daughter Elizabeth M. Pinizzotto wife of Antonino P. Pinizzotto with whom she last resided; her son Pieter O. Michels husband of Deanna Michels of Jacksonville, Florida; her grandchildren Cristofor G. Michels of Jacksonville, Florida; Jessica Pinizzotto of Alden, Delaware County; Christina Tosti, wife of Daniel Tosti of Philadelphia; her great grandson Archibald; her brother Pieter vander Steen husband of Catrien vander Steen of Netherlands; niece Ageeth and nephew Julius.

Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.   In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org or Univest Public Media Center 839 Sesame Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 in memory of Mrs. Anneliese Michels.  Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Township, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com