Michelle “Mickey” Oden

Age 47, Michelle “Mickey” Oden of Lansing unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, October 24^th, 2021, at Sparrow Hospital surrounded by family and friends.  Born on Monday, July 22, 1974, to Michael J. Oden and Deborah L. (Richards) Oden of Lansing.  Mickey worked as a home health aide for many years, most recently taking care of her dear longtime friend Earl McFadden, until his death.  She was passionate about The University of Michigan teams, especially football (GO BLUE!).  She was not afraid to debate that U of M was the best team, all around.   She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, playing darts, listening and singing along to Bon Jovi, Jason Aldean and Metallica, watching NCIS and she loved her chocolate.  She was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all; she was a great caregiver.  Mickey had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone.  She had a dog named Cilla who was her pride and joy.  Preceding her in death are her father, Michael J. Oden; stepmother, Kelly Murphy-Oden; her brother, Ramon Michael Oden as well as many family members and dear friends.  Surviving are her mother, Deborah L. Oden; 2^nd mother, Cathy Steele; sisters, Aberlie (George) Gubanche, Maggie (Micah) Conley, Kristine Searles; nieces, Hanna Gubanche and Hannah Searles; nephews, Hunter Oden-Fitchett and Jackson Gubanche; her dog Cilla as well as numerous honorary family members and friends.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, 2121 N. Cedar St. in Holt with Pastor Steve Totten officiating.  Her family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Following the service there will be a luncheon to CELEBRATE the life of Mickey at the Polish Federated Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting monetary donations be sent to: Kristine Searles or Deborah Oden, PO Box 45, Eagle, MI 48822