Asako “Mary” Mikesell, 88, of Ithaca, Michigan died July 25, 2020 at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis.
Mary was born December 17, 1931 in Kyoto, Japan. She was the oldest of 6 children born to Toianoski & Kuniko Yamamoto. She was preceded in death by both parents.
Mary met Joseph L. Mikesell in Japan and they were married on September 28, 1951 in Tokyo. When Joseph was discharged from the Army, they moved back to Gratiot County and were married for 44 years. Mary & Joseph enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, and shopping flea markets together. Joseph preceded her in death in 1996.
Mary became a naturalized citizen. Mary worked as a welder in Ashley and later retired from Sealed Power/Contech. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, quilting, and spending time with her family.
Surviving are her two sons, Greg and Colleen Mikesell of Holland and Brian and Lisa Mikesell of Ithaca; grandson, Joseph and Maria Mikesell of Holland; granddaughter, Brianna Mikesell of Ithaca; and grandsons, Brendan, Nathan, and Nicholas Mikesell of Ithaca.
A graveside funeral service will take place on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the North Star Cemetery, North Star. The family requests no flowers.
The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.