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Nancy Michels Obituary

MICHELS - Nancy H. (nee Thomas), longtime resident of Bay Shore, NY, on October 20, 2008, at the age of 70. Loving mother of George (Holly) Michels, Diane (Lee) Jacobson, and James Michels. Cherished grandmother of four. Devoted sister of Susanne Silhan and Furman Thomas. Visiting, Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9pm at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc., 172 Main St., Islip. Funeral service, Friday 9:30am, at the funeral home. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Suffolk AHRC or to the UCP of Suffolk County appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 22, 2008.

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ramon katzer

October 23, 2008

our prayers are with you.
the katzer family

Russell Dunn

October 22, 2008

Sorry about your loss, my prayers are with you.

Pamela Fitzpatrick

October 22, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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