Connie Sue Michael, 70, of Unionville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Homestead in Centerville, Iowa.
Born on August 28, 1955, in Kirksville, Missouri, Connie was the beloved daughter of Adrian and Elizabeth Lewis. She grew up with a deep appreciation for family, tradition, and carried a lifelong pride in the Lewis Family Century Farm near Martinstown, Missouri — a place that symbolized her roots, work ethic, and love of home.
Connie graduated from Putnam County High in 1973 and later received her Registered Nursing degree in 1991. Connie devoted more than 35 years to serving others as a nurse with the Putnam County Public Health Department. Her career was marked by compassion, resilience, and an unwavering sense of responsibility. No matter the weather — rain, snow,
or scorching heat — Connie traveled the back roads of Putnam County to care for those who needed her most. In 2010, she retired as Public Health Administrator, leaving behind alegacy of service that touched countless lives.
She is survived by her three sons: Josh (Tanya) Rennells of Fogelsville, Pennsylvania; Mike (LaCosta) Rennells of Grain Valley, Missouri; and Tanner (Kate) Michael of Unionville, Missouri.
She was a proud and loving grandmother to nine grandchildren: Addison Rennells, Luke Rennells, Willem Rennells, Chandler Rennells, Hillary Rennells, Collin Rennells, Adrian Rennells, Grady Michael, and Magnolia Michael.
Connie is also survived by her sister, Ellen Gordon (Tom McDonald); mother-in-law, Amber Michael; sisters-in-law, Diana Lewis and Gina Mathes; brother-in-law, Byron Michael; nieces, Linda Lewis, Teresa Pothier, Brogan Robbins; and nephews, Dustin Gordon, Brad
Bankers, Chris Michael, and Ryan Michael, along with many extended family members and friends who will miss her deeply.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Nick Michael; her brother, David Lewis; her parents Adrian and Elizabeth Lewis; her father-in-law, Nelson Michael; and her brother-in-law, Monte Michael.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Unionville, Missouri. The family greeted friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. until service time. A Private Family Burial was held Lone Pine Cemetery near Martinstown, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Parkview Church of Christ or the Lone Pine Cemetery.
