Irma Jean Michl, age 90

Irma Jean Michl of Newton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side at 2:05 AM - Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM – Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois with Pastor Chuck Cunningham officiating.  Burial will be in the Brockville Cemetery near Hunt City, Illinois.  Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.   In loving memory of Jean, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Illinois.

Irma Jean was born on January 26, 1926, in Sandoval, Illinois the daughter of William A and Elizabeth Civilla (Fantz) Bowers.  She married Raymond E. Michl on April 3, 1948 and

he preceded her in death on August 20, 2006.

Jean attended school in Casey, Illinois.  She was a homemaker and worked as a nurse's aide at Newton Rest Haven.

Jean loved all things nature.  She spent many hours fishing with cousin Dot, gardening, mushroom hunting and taking walks in the woods.  She was a friend to all animals.  She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, a 30 year member of the Home Extension, member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary and past member of the Willow Hill PTA.

She was the beloved mother of Carol Jean Bracken; William Ray (Linda) Michl; Dorothy (Brian) Wagner and David Alan (Tammy) Michl all of Newton, Illinois.  She has 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, each one precious to her.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son-in-law William Bracken.