Michelle "Mickie" Anna Brown

She was born on June 4, 1944 in Chicago, IL. She married Charles R. Brown on October 12, 1967 in Springfield and he survives.

Mickie worked for the State Journal Register in Springfield retiring in 2006. She was a member of Grace Community Church in Buffalo, IL. She loved her flower gardens, mowing grass, and raising rheas (small South American Ostriches). She also loved watching eagles soaring in her yard.

Besides her husband Charles, she is survived by her 3 children, Tracy (husband Mike) Gilkison of Lexington, KY, Laura (husband Jeramiah Estes) Brown of Byron, GA, and Charles “Chip” Brown II of Bremerton, WA; 6 grandchildren; her sister Leslie (husband Terry) Rumbly of Palmyra, IN; her brother David Sickler of Florida; and her brother-in-law Dave Guethlein.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen (Thompson) Moore, and 1 sister, Kathryn “K.C.” Guethlein.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 3 pm at Grace Community Fellowship, 302 South St., Buffalo, IL.

Memorials may be made to Grace Community Church, Buffalo, IL.

Please visit the online obituary at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.