Michelle Behles, 38, Bismarck, formerly of Garrison, died Saturday at a Bismarck hospital. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 am at Thompson Funeral Home in Garrison.

Michelle Lenora Gieser was born April 9, 1973 in Minot, ND to Ronald and Lyn (Schempf) Gieser. She was raised in Burlington and Des Lacs and graduated from Des Lacs High School. Michelle was an EMT and had always hoped to further her education in the medical field.

Michelle was a very active person. She enjoyed horseback riding, traveling, electronics and music. She loved to spend time with her family. Her greatest love was for that of her daughter, Jordain.

Michelle is survived by her daughter, Jordain, Garrison, father, Ronald Gieser, brothers, Carey (Nicole) Gieser, Jeff (Kim) Gieser, all of Garrison; nieces, Krystal Gieser, Berkley Gieser, Skyla Folden, Kayla Kastrow; nephews, Patrick (Michelle) Gieser, Mathew Kastrow, Justin Gantzer; great niece and nephew, Lily and Hunter Gieser.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lyn Gieser, and an infant daughter, Brooklyn Behles.