Obituaries
Helen Lois Mickle, 88, Worked as an Inspector at Caterpillar
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Helen Lois Mickle, 88 years, of Oswego, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at her residence.
She was born March 16, 1925 in Butte, Montana the daughter of the late Earl W. and Helen nee Alford Gregory.
Helen was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Oswego.
Prior to her retirement Helen worked as an inspector at Caterpillar.
Helen is survived by a son, George E. (Cindy) Mickle of Katy, TX six daughters, Lorena Terry of Black River Falls, WI., Mary (David) Szabo of Las Vegas, NV., Gail (Steve) Getzwiller of Sonita, AZ., Betty (Jeff) Bogda of Yorkville, IL., Lisa (Mike) Adam of Yorkville, IL. and Rita Wackerlin of Oswego, IL, 20 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, a sister Dora Rhoads of North Aurora.
She was preceded in death by her husband George "Sam" Mickle, two sisters Grace Mathefs, Betty Jean Gregory, granddaughter, Valorie Stahl, grandson, Jeffrey Bogda and two sons in law Richard Stahl and Herbert Terry.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00 pm until a service of remembrance at 2:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2013 at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 Douglas Road in Oswego, IL.
Cremation was accord the wishes of Helen and her family.
Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
For additional information 630/554-3888.
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