Michele "Mickey" Cole

COLE, Michele M. "Mickey," age 77 of Centerville, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022.  Michele was born April 27, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald & Dolores (McKinney) Harenberg.

Preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Melinda Henry, Michelle is survived by her son, Mark Cole; grandchildren, Sarah Cole and Christopher Cole; great-grandson, Timothy McDaniel Jr.; 2 brothers, Von Harenberg (Elaine) and Jacque Harenberg; 1 sister, Yolanda Reed; along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.

Michele lived in Palm Harbor, Florida for about 20 years before returning to Ohio in June 2022. She worked as an optician for many years in both Dayton, Ohio and Palm Harbor. Michele enjoyed walking on the beach, collecting sea shells, and she always enjoyed spending time with family, who will all deeply miss her.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia with Pastor Joel Zimmerman officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association in Michelle’s memory.