Steven Thaddeus Michel's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Kalona, Iowa

Steven Thaddeus Michel

December 1, 1935 - October 10, 2025 (89 years old)

Kalona, Iowa

Steven Thaddeus Michel's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2025 in Kalona, Iowa

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Beatty & Peterseim Funeral and Monument Services

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Steven Thaddeus Michel

December 1, 1935 - October 10, 2025 (89 years old)

Kalona, Iowa

Steven Thaddeus Michel Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Steven Thaddeus Michel of Kalona, Iowa, who passed away on October 10, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Steven Thaddeus Michel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Glen James and Margurite Michel (Droll); and his siblings, Calvin, Richard, Clayton Michel, Ann, Gwendolyn White (George), Marilyn Knebel (Hank) and Marlene Eden (Bud).

He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Jacobson (Owens) of Kalona; his children, Stephen Michel of Kalona, Richard Michel (Maureen) of Warrenton, Lisa Michel (Rocky Poindexter) of Lancaster, Seth Michel (Sheila Ritchie) of Kalona and John Michel (Kelly) of Wellman; his stepchildren, Richard Jacobson (Margaret) of Santa Rosa, Michael Jacobson (Kathy) of Hazelton and Marnett Meier-Osweiler (Doug) of South English; Gerald Michel (Joan) of Hills, Iowa.. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home (201 B Ave, Kalona, IA 52247). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Peter's Catholic Church (4022 Cosgrove Rd SW, Oxford, IA 52322).

A memorial fund has been established for Camp Courageous and Hospice Compassus.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beatty & Peterseim Funeral and Monument Services



Tue

Oct 14

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Peterseim Funeral Home
201 B Ave, Kalona, IA 52247

Wed

Oct 15

Funeral service

10:30 AM

St. Peter's Catholic Church
4022 Cosgrove Rd SW, Oxford, IA 52322

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