Shirley Mary Michel

BRITT - Shirley M. Michel, 90, of Britt died Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Westview Care Center in Britt.

Memorial services will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, May 18th at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel, 160 E. 4th St., in Garner with Val Kozik officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the National Veterans Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Shirley was born on April 10, 1923 at Shell Rock, Iowa. She attended Shell Rock High School. On April 18, 1944 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Michel. After Lawrence passed away in 1996, Shirley continued living in Florida until moving to Britt in October of 2011. Shirley enjoyed playing the organ, puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her witty and bubbly personality and her love for her children and grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her children, David (Nancy) Michel of Britt, Steve (Pat) Michel of Ackley and Susan (Val) Kozik of Blairville, GA; sixteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and a sister, Lola Gerholdt of Raymond.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence; three sons, Larry, Gary, and Alan; a granddaughter, Christine; three sisters; and four brothers.

Thank you to the staff at Westview Care Center for their wonderful care and compassion given to Shirley during her stay with them.