Doris Jean (Weland) MICHELS

MICHELS, WELAND, ANDERSON

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/26/2014 at 18:06:18

January 10, 1925 --- February 24, 2014

Doris Michels, age 89, of Sheldon, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sheldon, Iowa. Father Allan Reicks and Deacon Ray Portz officiating. Burial at 3:30 P.M. at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Clarion, Iowa.Visitation will be Wednesday, February 26 from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Scriptural Wake Service at 7:00 P.M. Parish Rosary at 7:30 P.M. at Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service in Sheldon.

Doris Jean Michels was born January 10, 1925 in Eagle Grove, Iowa. She was the daughter of Bert and Inger (Anderson) Weland. She lived her youth in Eagle Grove where she graduated from high school. She was united in marriage to Edward Henry Michels of Clarion, Iowa on April 15, 1944. They farmed near Clarion for many years. Edward passed away January 2, 1982. Doris then moved into Clarion, and in 2002 she moved to Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon, Iowa. Doris was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Sheldon. She participated in a sewing group, and enjoyed making quilts, some of which were donated to the hospital for families of stillborn babies. She formerly attended St. John's Catholic Church in Clarion where she was a member of St. Ann's Circle.

Doris was loving, spirited and devoted to her family. She had a sharp sense of humor. She was a woman of deep faith and strong will evidenced by overcoming lymphoma in 2002. Doris was a gifted seamstress who enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an enthusiastic collector of Precious Moments, and she loved watching sports.

She passed away Monday February 24, 2014 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Those left to cherish her memory include 3 sons: Steven (Janet) Michels, Altoona, IA, Gary (Rita) Michels of Ft. Collins CO, Denny (Malinda) Michels of Sheldon, IA; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, parents, and 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

In Loving Memory Of
Doris Jean Michels
Born: January 10, 1925
Passed Away: February 24, 2014
Age: 89 years, 1 month and 14 days

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 10:30 A.M.
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Sheldon, Iowa
Celebrant: Father Allan Reicks
Assistant: Deacon Ray Portz
Lector: Jean Michels

MUSIC
Organist: Laura Wagner
Special music by Todd Karolczak
Prelude: "Ava Maria"
Gathering: "Be Not Afraid"
Responsorial Psalm: "Psalm 23"
Preparation: "Amazing Grace"
Communion: "On Eagle's Wings"
Song Of Farewell
Sending: "How Great Thou Art"

CASKET BEARERS
Robert Michels James Michels
John Michels Dave Michels
Greg Bartels Stanton Madsen

INTERMENT
3:30 P.M.
St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Clarion, Iowa
Father Nils Hernandez

Following Mass of Christian Burial, the family invites all
for fellowship and lunch at the church.

ARRANGEMENTS BY
Andringa Funeral Home Sheldon Funeral Service
Larry R. Andringa, Funeral Director