Michella M. Miller

Michella M. Miller 92, of Sycamore formerly of DeKalb passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at Lincolnshire Place in Sycamore. She was born September 1, 1931, in Gibsonburg, OH and was the daughter of Francis and Marie (Foos) Esker.

Michella graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1949 and then went on to St. Louis University earning a Bachlor's degree in nursing. She married Dr. Dean A. Miller on June 6, 1956, in Gibsonburg, OH and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1999.

Michella was a nurse and then went on to be a nursing instructor at Kishwaukee College for 20 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb, enjoyed her drama and bridge clubs, and loved to travel and take adventurous trips all over the world.

Survivors include; daughter Lisa of DeKalb, grandchildren; Jessica (John) Peterson of Plainfield, IL, Madeline (Dominic) Shaefer of Victoria, TX, and Isabella Holiday of DeKalb. Michella had a very special caretaker over the past several years that became more like family: Melissa Bouma of Waterman, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; Dean, son; David and brothers; Ben, Stan, and Jerry.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday June 18, 2024, from 10:00am -11:00am at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb with Father Dean Russell officiating.  Burial will be immediately following the mass at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. In lieu of flowers, please hug your Mom. Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.