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Michele Chew Obituary
June 27, 1972 - August 16, 2024
Michele Lynn "Mikki" Chew was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on June 27, 1972 to Tim & Nancy (Hansen) Chew. She passed away unexpectedly in her sleep of natural causes on August 16, 2024. She graduated from Lewis Central High School in 1990 where she participated on the swimming team and served as a class officer. She attended the University of Nebraska in Omaha while working as a secretary in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area. Mikki moved to Arnolds Park in the mid '90's and worked at the "Wharf" until its closing, then at the "Ritz". She was a loyal, reliable employee who loved her job.
Mikki was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fee & Nelle Chew and Les & Bette Hansen. She is survived by her parents; brother and sister- in-law, Chad and Sierra Chew; nieces Alex, Addlee and Stella. As well as aunts, uncles and cousins.
It is rare to find someone so rich in love and friendship as attested to the "Fly high Mikki" signs atop the restaurant marquees in the Lakes area. She will be truly missed by hundreds of friends, family, and customers. "If you didn't love Mikki, you didn't know Mikki".
A funeral will be at Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake at 11:00 a.m. on August 22, 2024 followed by a reception at the Ritz. A visitation service will be in Council Bluffs at a later date. Burial will be in the Lewis Township Cemetery in Council Bluffs.
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Lisa Irwin-Fletcher
August 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I was a sorority sister with Mikki in college. She always had that beautiful smile and fun-loving nature. Truly one of a kind! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Judi McKeown (Berg)
August 26, 2024
Dear Nancy, my heart goes out to you and Tim. I'm so sorry for your great loss. May God keep you close.
Monica Lopez
August 22, 2024
Nancy , My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mary Atilano
August 22, 2024
Dear Nancy,
My deepest sympathy to you, Tim and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Underwood
August 22, 2024
Linda Underwood
August 22, 2024
Stephanie (Grosse) Knoble
August 21, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Chew families.
Carol Ratigan Boseck
August 21, 2024
Nancy I am so sorry to hear the passing of Mikki. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Thacker hunter
August 20, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear this Nancy.
Prayers fir you and the Family
John & Glenda Smith
August 20, 2024
Tim & Nancy
Prayers are with you and your family.
MaryAnn Bragg
August 20, 2024
Tim & Nancy,
I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your daughter. My prayers are with you.
Susan (Ingram) Wagoner
August 20, 2024
I am so very sorry. Mikki was a year behind me at LC and when I think of her, it is with this same beautiful smile and lots of laughter. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tim Capel
August 20, 2024
To Tim, Nancy and family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
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