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Michael Stice Obituary
Cold Spring - March 17, 1947 - October 27, 2020
A celebration of life will be 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Cold Spring for Michael D. Stice, age 73, who died Tuesday at his home. Those attending the service must wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
A visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Mike was born on March 17, 1947 in San Diego, CA to Jack and Angeline (Just) Stice. He married Ellen Belling on August 19, 1979 in Dilworth, MN. Mike was a professional Rock & Roll musician and led a successful local band for many years, ultimately receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Minnesota Rock and Country Hall of Fame. He also worked construction and was a CNA at St. Benedict Center, where the residents were fond of him and his singing. In addition to music, he loved fishing, boating, grilling, golfing, and enjoyed a good political discussion. Some of the things Elly loved about Mike were that he was a dreamer, a mesmerizing guitarist, a great husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen; children, Mikey (Rowena), Leah, Jason (Kelly); grandchildren, Adrianna, Cheyenne, Nico and a grandson on the way; sisters, Sheri (Dennis) Bengtson and Cindy Stice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jeff and infant sister, Beverly Ann.
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Mike McDonnell
November 21, 2021
Mike ("Stick" we called him because we had 4 Mikes in the band) always had a kind word and a big smile on his face. We played in the band Phoenix together. Sometimes I'd go to see him and Elly and their bang Karman Goldwyn when they performed in Willmar. Rock on, Mike!
Barb Bickle
November 21, 2020
I just heard of Mike's passing and am very sorry. He was my brother, Don's, best friend. He used come to our house and I was a little in awe of him as I was younger and quite a band groupie. He had a big yellow convertible and he let me take it for a drive. I don't think he expected me to take the back roads to Moorhead. He was a great guy.
Lupita Barrera (Rowena's Mom)
November 3, 2020
I am so terribly sorry for your loss and ours too, as we consider Mike & Elly part of our family as well. He will be missed so very much. I know how much Mikey enjoyed his talks with his dad when he called him frequently. Just remember that he was loved by everyone.
God saw him getting tired, a cure was not meant to be, so He put His arms around him and whispered . . . "Come home to me."
Suzie (Chloupek) Wilson
November 1, 2020
So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I was a classmate of Mike's and glad I got to see him at our last reunion. Prayers to his family.
Scott Maleska
November 1, 2020
I will miss my friend of 40 years. I first me him through his brother Jeff when I was 16. Jeff was a great friend and I have missed him since he passed. But I will miss Mike even more. We have had great times together and he will never be replaced. There is a hole in my life now that won’t be filled.
Wendell (Wendy) Hartfiel
October 30, 2020
May God bless you and you family.
Terence J. Miles
October 30, 2020
My first memory of Mike was when his band The Unbelievable Uglies came to play in Brookings, my college town, back in the 1970's. Their ambition and musicianship blew me away; it's somehing I've never forgotten. What a joy it was, then, to reconnect with him again through Jason many, many years later. Mike and his family are truly a class act that I will love and cherish for all eternity.
Rikiey
October 30, 2020
Such a nice person. Will be greatly missed.
Sandra Pick
October 29, 2020
May God bless the Stice family in this time of sorrow. I have known Mike and Ellie for many years through our church. Mike was friendly and I usually got a hug. My love and prayers are with you!
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