Submitted by: Dan Rich

Michael Stephen Mickow

May 21, 1947 - Oct. 26, 2008

South Bend Tribune 10/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Michael Stephen Mickow, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Hospice House of St. Joseph County with his wife by his side. Michael was born on May 21, 1947, in Lynnwood, CA, to the late Geraldine (Conlon) and Thurman Mickow. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, with whom he celebrated 37 years of marriage. Michael is also survived by a son, Scott (Beth) Mickow of Chicago, IL; a daughter, Megan (Jake) Rosenblatt of Truckee, CA; three brothers, Brian Iverson of Charlottesville, VA, and Harbor Springs MI, Donald Mickow of Lost River, WV, and Dennis (Julie) Mickow of Fortville, IN; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and his nursemaids - dogs, Daisy and Suzie, who never left his side while he was at home. When his children were young, Mike helped out with coaching duties where needed and then took up deer hunting, his only true vice, with friends in LaPorte County. He also enjoyed watching football games and became an avid History Channel fan. Mike graduated from Riley High School and attended Ball State University. His first job was with Dick and Company Meat Company and later as a route salesman with Pepsi Cola and 7-Up. As the children got older, the open road called Mike and he worked for the last number of years as a regional truck driver for S&S Carthage, CSI of South Bend and, most recently, Metropolitan Trucking in Pennsylvania.