It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Michele Eken on October 27, 2024, at the age of 49, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and cherished daughter, sister, and friend. Michele was born in Cincinnati, OH, on May 31, 1975, to her parents Christine and the late Raymond Fay.

Michele is survived by her husband, Joseph Eken, and her adored sons, Matthew (Lexy) Bausch, Austin (Liz) Bausch, and Tyler Bausch. Michele also leaves behind her mother, Christine Fay; her siblings, Daniel (Carol) Fay, Linda Fay, Donald (Bobbie) Fay, Michael Fay, Laura Fay, and the late Deborah Fay; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Family was everything to Michele, and she found joy in every moment spent with her loved ones. She will forever hold a special place in their hearts, and her memory will live on through stories filled with love and laughter.

A visitation for Michele Eken will be held at Frederick Funeral Home, located at 2553 Banning Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45247, on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m., also at Frederick Funeral Home. Following the service, Michele will be laid to rest at St. James Cemetery. This will be an opportunity for all who loved her to pay their respects and bid her a final farewell.

In honoring Michele's memory, the family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Breakthrough 1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), at https://www.breakthrought1d.org/ways-to-give/ or by mail to Breakthrough T1D, PO Box 5021, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5021.