Ms. Michael Cody
Michael (Miller) Cody, 65, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died July 27, 2012, at Peace Haven Association in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ms. Cody was born August 31, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Bernard and Margaret (Michael) Miller, but spent her childhood in Lombard, Illinois. She graduated from Willowbrook High School, and went on to get her Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Illinois University in Early Childhood Education. She moved to Manhattan, Kansas in 1984 to attend Kansas State University for her Master’s Degree in Educational Media.
Michael was dedicated to social work, and spent many years working with victims of domestic violence and the homeless population.
She was a ardent lover of the arts, specifically opera. She could usually be found on Saturdays listening to the Metropolitan Opera on the radio. She also loved collecting and restoring antiques, and when she moved to Wisconsin in 2006, she spent her retirement restoring her Civil War era home.
She is survived by her children, Jacob Cody and Joy Cody and their spouses, Christine Cody and Jeremy Wanat; granddaughters, Finnian Cody and Edith Wanat; grandson, Alfred Wanat and her sister, Genevieve Plotnick, her husband David and their son, Nisan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Margaret Miller and her sister, Ann.
Michael was cremated at St. Louis Cremation and will rest with her mother and grandfather in Galesburg, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to: Peace Haven Association, 12630 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO 63127
Rest peacefully Michael. With our love-Michelle and Stoney
I will miss her wise words and honest personality. She wasn’t one to beat around the bush, which was always refreshing. Rest in Peace Michael Cody, we love you.
My life was so much richer because of you and all we shared. You did so much for so many, this short life review doesn’t touch all your life accomplishments centered around serving others. I’m so sorry your grands will never know the wonderful woman you were, I’ll always feel so blessed to have had your loving and loyal friendship.
Nancy Anderson
It is a sad day knowing that we lost you my dear friend,but there are so many good memories you are leaving behind. I am glad I had a chance to meet you through our great friend Nancy, and that you then become a part of my life. I always enjoyed your company, and it makes me sad that your grandchildren won’t have a chance to grow up with you in their lives Michael, you left such a great impression on my children , and my daughter said”Michael was joy to be around. you will stay in our heart for rest of our lives,May you rest in peace.
Dear Michael—I’m not sure how they met but she became a friendly connection for our son early in his Army career and she took him under her wing. His first Christmas @ Ft. Riley–Michael invited him to spend the day with her and her family and told him to come out anytime–he showed up @ 8 AM!! She embraced him as an adopted child–which meant a lot to THIS Momma! I had many conversations with Michael but regrettably she was a friend I never had a chance to meet. A truly generous soul who touched my life and I am grateful for that.
Thanks for letting me know about your mom! Michael was a special friend and fellow B&B Innkeeper and we shared many good times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families. My God watch over you at this time and give you strength. Mary Lambert, former Innkeeper at Ehrsam Place B&B near Abilene, KS.
My good friend, Michael, was missed when she left Manhattan and her wonderful Bed and Breakfast. Fate will out! She talked of her children often and I know you all will miss her.
Kansas Bed and Breakfast Association
Executive Director and her many friends
You were such a beautiful spirit. You taught me to take life’s experiences and use them to serve others. You have always been SO good to me and the rest of my family. I will always remember your good humor, patience, well placed sarcasm and nurturing spirit. You deserve the respect of a second mother to me. What a loss here on earth. Many of us are better people today because of knowing and learning from you. Such a loyal and accepting person in my life-Thanks for all of your love…
To jake and Joy,
As your Mother rest in sleep, I will remember the good time we spent, be faithful to Jesus and we can have hopr in the resurrection.