Jackolyn “Jackie” E. (Stephan) Michels passed away on June 2, 2024, at St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 79. A private Graveside Service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Long Prairie. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Jackie was born in Long Prairie, MN to parents, Albert and Vivian Stephan. Jackie had five sisters, Gretchen, Susan, Annette, and twins Debbie and Denise. She married Alvin “Al” Michels on February 12, 1962, and had two children: Tamera and Jim.
Jackie and Al enjoyed their family and were devoted to caring for Tammy and Jim and caring for Debbie and Denise in their early years. She cooked for the school district lunch system for many years. Jackie had many hobbies and passions throughout the years. She enjoyed going to garage sales with her sister, Annette, and reselling antiques and other treasures at local flea markets. She loved making crafts and selling them at craft shows with Debbie and Denise. She loved to sew, embroider, make quilts, and tending to her large flower garden, resulting in many beautiful creations.
Jackie enjoyed many adventures in her life including traveling to Arizona in the winter months with her sister, Gretchen, Las Vegas casino trips with her husband and sisters, local casino trips, and long nature drives with Jim and Tammy.
Jackie loved her granddaughter, Adriana dearly and loved spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren, Aiden, Jaxen, and Vivian.
More recently in Jackie’s life, she enjoyed her small group of friends. They loved quilting club and gathering for lunch and dinner together.
She was a very strong, intelligent woman and deeply cared for everyone around her. Jackie was the best friend, mother, and mentor. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
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