Mary J. Michels, age 92, formerly of Kiel died peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Willowdale Health and Rehab Center, New Holstein.

Mary was born on March 20, 1929 in Hoven, South Dakota, daughter of the late Frank and Armella (Schwind) Frost.  She attended St. Anthony School in Hoven.  On July 12, 1966 she married George J. Michels in Hoven, South Dakota.  George preceded her in death on December 25, 2016.  Mary enjoyed reading, bird watching and tending to her garden.  She looked forward to her time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her two sons: Vern (Sue) Michels, Robin Michels, grandchildren, Jake Michels (Jonna King), their children, Tanner, Anna, Natalie and Tony, Jessica (Eric) Hartenberger, and their children: Harley and Dana, Zack (Theresa) Michels and their children, Bryson, Baylor, Bennett, Camden and Easton. Mary is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral Service for Mary will be held at 5:00PM on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6 ^th St, Kiel).  Officiating at the service will be Deacon Bernard "Pat" Knier and she will be laid to rest next to her husband at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Family and friends may gather at the Funeral Home, from 3:00PM until the time of service at 5:00PM.

The family would like to thank Willowdale as well as Heartland Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Mary during her stay.