Reverend Francis T. “Mike” Michels of Litchfield, Illinois, formerly of Albion, died on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Heritage Health Care in Litchfield. He was was a minister for the Methodist Faith, and retired in 1995 from St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield. He also pastored in several communities in the former Southern Illinois Conference. He was a Rotary Club member for 55 years, having perfect attendance at the meetings. He was the first Rotarian to be appointed as an Assistant Governor. He was a member of the St. Timothy United Methodist Church, and enjoyed ministering with the children of the church.
He is survived by his wife Earline; a daughter, Linda (Robert) Noland of Maryville, Illinois; two grandchildren: Katie Lee and Leanne Marie Noland; and a great-granddaughter, Claire Marie Devany.
Funeral services for Rev. Francis T. Michels will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 14 at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield, with burial at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Albion.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Litchfield.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 15 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery near Albion. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Preachers Aid Society and Benefit Fund, PO Box 19207, Springfield, IL 62794-9207.
Ingram Funeral Home of Albion is in charge of all the local arrangements.