Sophia Michl, age 96

Of Newton, IL and formerly of Ste. Marie, IL passed away at 9:55 AM – Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at
St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM – Friday, January 11, 2013 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, IL with Fr. Al Kemme celebrating mass. Burial will be in the St. Valentine's Cemetery in the Bend, Jasper County, IL. Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM – Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the church. Memorials may be made to the St. Thomas Building Fund or to St. Thomas Church for Masses. Arrangements are under the care of Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL.
Condolences may be left at www.blakefh.com.

Sophia was born on March 30, 1916 in Jasper County Illinois the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Schuch) Hoffman. She married Lawrence A. Michl on June 4, 1936 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ste. Marie, IL and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2012
Sophie's greatest accomplishment was her family she loved being a wife, mother and grandmother. She had many talents and hobbies such as gardening, quilting, sewing, crocheting, cooking and canning,
Spending time with her family working puzzles, playing cards and bird watching brought her great joy.

Sophia is survived by:
8 Children - Fred (Linda) Michl of Olney, IL
Janette (David) Kramer of Georgetown, TX
Francis (Linda) Michl of Geneva, IL
Judy (Marty) Barrett of Gilbert, AZ
Michael (Jane) Michl of Grand Chain, IL
Daniel (Sandy) Michl of Murray, KY
Mary (Roy) Toland of Newton, IL
Jo Anne (Jack) Howard of Houston, TX
Brother – George Hoffman of Michigan
Sisters- Theresa Ochs of Olney, IL and
Rosie Berkland of Oswego, IL
Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and
Great Great Grandchildren
Sophia was preceded in death by her parents; son Larry Michl; husband Lawrence and
siblings Frank, Alfred, Alice, Anne, Lucy, Mary and Agnus.