Michele Andre
August 26, 2012
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Michele Jean Andre was born February 28, 1950, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Guy and Virgie (Hardcupp) Andre. She passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Michele worked over 35 years at Iowa Workforce Development, most recently as a Bureau Chief for Quality Control. She had a passion for music. Her favorite place to be was listening to music while sitting on the shores of Lake Okoboji. Michele cherished every moment she had at the lake. Music was her medicine. She would get lost in the music and find perfect peacefulness. Michele loved life and all the beauty in it. She surrounded herself with bright colors, beautiful flowers and her family she cherished. She would never turn down an opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren, and never wasted an opportunity to laugh and smile. Michele had a very selfless heart and soul. She was always there when her friends and family were in need.She touched so many hearts and people during her lifetime. Such an amazing mother, Shelshel to her grandkids and friend…she truly will be missed.
Michele is survived by her son, Andre Carroll; daughter, Jordana Andre; grandchildren, Hayden, Kirsten, Quentin, and Avery; mother, Virgie Andre; and sister, Kathy Wegman. She was preceded in death by her father, Guy S. Andre.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 30, 2012, at Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1615 N. 15th Street in Fort Dodge, Iowa, followed by burial at Corwith Cemetery in Corwith, Iowa. To honor Michele, per the family’s request, please wear bright and cheerful attire to celebrate her life.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cindy & Ron Kutchen
08/28/2012
We are sorry for your loss you will be in our prayers.
Steve & Sue Feathers
08/28/2012
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Connie Walker
08/28/2012
Andre and Jordana, I am so very sorry for your great loss. You are in my prayers. Michele was a very special person and will be missed a lot.
Becky Goodier
08/28/2012
I am deeply saddened about your loss, Your mom was a great person to work with. She helped me with many problems and was always willing to go the extra mile. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
JoAnn
08/27/2012
Andre and Jordana,
I wish for you peace in the coming days of your lives. You have memories that will always be with you. Take joy in knowing your mom was a special lady. Your mom was my friend and mentor. She brought joy, laughter, kindness, to my life and those around her. We were more than co-workers we were family; helping each other through good times and bad. I truly thank God for every day that she was a part of my life.
Lori Adams
08/27/2012
To Michele's family - I know how profoundly IWD is feeling this loss, and can only imagine what you are going through. To all of us who knew her and worked with her, she was a wealth of information, an infallible resource, and a great friend. She will be missed by all.
Nancy Kuenen
08/27/2012
My Sympathies to Michele's entire family.....I hardly know what to say... it's so sudden and unexpected... I knew her at IWD although I didn't work directly with her, it is a great shock to loose someone so suddenly.
I pray that each of you will be at peace and work your way through your loss together .. with patience and consideration for each other.
God bless Michele's soul, may she rest in His Peace.
Frank Pearce
08/27/2012
To Michele's family--I am so sorry for your loss, I've known and worked with her for 35 years. I remember her wit, her strength and her willingness to help, and will truly miss her.