Myrna L. "Mickey" Michaels was received into Christ’s hands Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at the age of 70. She was born Jan. 5, 1940, to Rudolph and Erna Moede in the town of Mayville in Dodge County.

She attended school at St. John’s in Mayville, Mayville High School and graduated from Dodge County Normal School. Mickey taught elementary school in Jackson, Flagstaff, Ariz., and Las Vegas. Later, she retired as a supervisor for a national department store. More recently, Mickey was honored for her many years of service as a volunteer with the Salvation Army.

Mickey is survived by children, Chris (Jan Schober) Michaels of Menomonee Falls and William (Jill) Michaels of Waukesha; grandchildren, Eric Haeselich of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Erika Haeselich of Waukesha; and siblings, Roger (Jackie) Schiess of Mayville, Jerry (Diane) Moede of Mayville, Roy (Beth) Moede of Arden, N.C., Larry Moede of Horicon, Donna (Walter) Bushkie of Horicon and Loren Moede of Horicon. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Mickey was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ethel; and a brother-in-law, George Hienecke.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until the the 4 p.m. memorial service Sunday, Sept. 26, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 300 Carroll St., Waukesha.

Church and Chapel Funeral Home in Waukesha is assisting the family. Please call 827-0659 for more information.