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Michael Powell Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (Dec. 28, 2006) at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Paul Nelson of St. James Lutheran Church officiating. Interment will be held in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Michael Powell Memorial Fund.
Michael was born June 4, 1952, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Andy and Lorraine (Lien) Powell. He attended Mason City Schools. Michael was an all-around good person. He could talk to anyone. He enjoyed talking to people especially older than himself to hear the stories of their lives. Michael also enjoyed reading, camping with family, cooking and fishing.
Michael will be sadly missed by his mother, Lorraine Powell; children: Lori, Andy, Michelle Powell, Travis McChesney, Zach and Michael Dutcher and step-son Robert Miller; grandchildren, Tyler, Dustin, Bryant, Lydia, Destini, Journey, Gracelynn, Shayla and Maddison; brothers, Robert Powell and wife, Sharon, Richard Powell and wife, Sherri, and William Powell; sisters, Judy Fitzpatrick and husband, Bill, Barbara Stuchel and Larry Smith of Mason City; nephews: Robert Powell, David Hurst, Josh, Lucas and Danny Powell, Lil' David Hurst and Jason West; nieces: Kristin, Katie, Abby Jo and Mandi Jo Powell, Bridget Holly and Lyndsey Hurst.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Andy Powell, and nephew, Jason Powell.
Arrangements are with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, (641)-423-0924.
www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Powell
David and Louise Anderson
January 10, 2007
Dear Lorraine:
We were so sorry to read of the death of your son. May God's great promises bring you peace at this time. God's love never fails us. One day you will see him again at that great "family reunion" in heaven.
David Strittmater
December 28, 2006
A person Always with a kind word to me... Mike will be missed
Jesse Sanchez
December 27, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Steve Haag
December 27, 2006
I was shocked to hear about the passing of Mike...my most sincere condolences go out to his family.
Kim and Diane Servantez
December 27, 2006
To the Powell Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless,
Kim,Diane Servantez and family
Bob and Linda O'Dell
December 27, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to everyone in the family. Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Dawn Roggeman & Family`
December 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brenda Reich (Galkin)
December 27, 2006
To the Powell Family:
I am so sorry to hear the loss of Mike.. He was always so kind and
nice to everyone... May God Bless all of you...
Dick Powell
December 27, 2006
I Love You,you will always be with me.
Bob Miller
December 26, 2006
Mike you may not have known how much of an influence on my life that you have had, but because of you i am the man and father i am today. My only regret is that i never told you. You will be sadly missed by me and the boys. May you forever rest in peace.
Bob,Bobby,and Hunter
Angi and Taven
December 26, 2006
uncle mike ,
you will be missed very dearly by many of us , but my memories of you will live on so fondly in my mind .... i am sadden by the news i received but am so very grateful for the time i got to spend with you on christmas eve ... thank you for the good times, the laughter ,the many talks ,and the memories that we have shared and i know that you will be there with my special band of angels to watch over me and taven while we are here and to welcome us when we meet you there... rest in peace my dear friend...
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