M. Noskey Michaud

M. Elizabeth Noskey Michaud KINGSFORD - M. Elizabeth "Betty" Noskey Michaud, 89, of Kingsford, went to be with the lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. She was born on July 26, 1917 to Jacob and Elizabeth Smith in Iron Mountain. Betty graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1935, attended business college and then joined the Commercial National Bank in the book keeping department. After the war she left her job to raise her family. She returned to the bank in 1961 and was promoted to head book keeper and bank officer. Betty retired in February of 1983 and was honored with a retirement party for her years of service with her co-workers who had also become dear friends. In June of 1946 she was joined in matrimony at St. Mary and St. Joseph Church to William J. Noskey, who had courted her for many years. They had four children, Jane (Curtis) Kipke of Traverse City, MI Janet Noskey of Woodstock, VT Joanne (Harry) Cook of East Tawas, MI and Ronald (Lori) Noskey of Negaunee. She leaves six grandchildren, Bryan (Karen) Kipke of Nashville, TN Elizabeth Kipke of Traverse City, MI Shelly Kipke of Grand Rapids, MI Lance Corporal Kevin Kipke, USMC of Yuma, AZ Jessica Noskey and Benjamin Noskey of Negaunee. Betty is also survived by a brother, Harold (Eva) Smith of Iron Mountain and a sister Ethel Mae "Smitty" Sullivan of California and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband William Noskey in 1960. She was also preceded in death by a sister Verna. Betty married Earl Michaud in 1988 at American Martyrs Church in Kingsford where they enjoyed many friends and shared their faith together. Earl preceded her in death in 1996. She will be remembered first as a loving and dedicated mother in the hearts of her children. Also, as a lifelong friend to Marge Menghini and many who shared her life of service, integrity and always her faithfulness to the lord. She was an active member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Church and sang in the church choir. Since 1988 she has been a member of American Martyrs Church in Kingsford and served in various activities at American Martyrs. She was also a member of the Business and Professional Women's Association. Betty was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed making clothing for her family. She also enjoyed making baby towels for the hospital league and other organizations. Visitation will be on Friday, March 24, 2006 from 9:00-10:30 am at the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at American Martyrs Church. Fr. Joseph Gouin will offer the Mass of the Christian burial. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. Her children will be forever grateful to the many staff members a Manor Care Nursing Home who lovingly served her during her six years as a patient. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Betty Noskey Michaud online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon and Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.