Michalene L. Dague, 57

Michalene L. Dague, 57, of Post Falls, passed away March 22, 2010, at home. She was born July 8, 1952, in Mount Clemens, Mont., to Arthur and Lucille (Potrykus) Alderton.

She moved to North Idaho from Riverside, Calif., in the summer of 2005. Michalene worked as a home health caregiver. She enjoyed gambling and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Anthony Sullivan and Richard Joseph De Leon, both of California; daughters Bridgette Maria De Leon and Dominique Tamara Si John, both of Post Falls; mother Lucille Alderton; brothers Richard, Raymond and Larry Alderton of Idaho, Charles and James Alderton of California; sister Barbara Bauma of California; eight grandsons, five granddaughters, three great-grandsons and one great-great-granddaughter; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Her father, Arthur Richard Alderton, preceded her in death.

May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us. I love you Mom, Richard Joseph De Leon and Joseph Shane De Leon. Our brother said it all, will miss you Mom, love your children, family, Bridgette, Tony, Nicki, Joey, Cece, Tina, Drea, Bubba, Georgie, Matmat, JuJu, Kyky, Nana, Larry, Auntie, Ray, Patty, Brucie, Bridgette, Brenda, Christian, Ricky, Joann, Shannon, Robbie, Julian, Nickolus, Briaden, Richard, Nat, Matthew, Deeds, Angelina, Lolo, AI, Chuck, Penny, Gary, Martha, Nev, Sully, Zack, Troy and the rest of the family. Our heart, soul, mind and body, we are here, you are here and we are together.

Private family services were held. English Funeral Chapel provided the final arrangements.

Please sign Michalene’s guest registry and view her online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.