Joseph Michels
Feb. 27, 2018 – Jan. 21, 2022
MOHALL – Joseph Ber-
nard Michels, 3, Mohall,
went home to our Lord
Jesus on Friday, Jan. 21,
2022, at a Fargo hospital
from complications due to
leukemia.
Joseph was born on
Feb. 27, 2018, in Minot, to
Brian and Kristie (Clark)
Michels. The youngest of
five boys, Joseph brought
so much joy to everyone
he encountered in his
short time here on earth.
He adored “the brothers”
and loved to play army,
knights, and being read to.
He also had a special love
of music, singing songs,
and playing air guitar.
Joseph enjoyed playing
at his tool bench in the
shop, riding in tractors,
his dad’s 1968 Chevy
pickup, and the family
motorhome and usually
had an eye out for a play-
ground. Joseph’s favorite
food was pie, which he
often got to eat for break-
fast. He was always excit-
ed to pray with the family
and had several prayers
memorized.
On Jan. 1, 2022, the
Solemnity of Mary, the
Holy Mother of God,
Joseph received the Sacra-
ment of Confirmation,
was invested in the
Brown Scapular of Our
Lady of Mt. Carmel and in
the Miraculous Medal of
Our Lady. During his ill-
ness, he exhibited great
strength and courage to
those caring for him. He
witnessed to many how to
suffer with grace.
Family: Parents, Brian
and Kristie Michels,
Mohall; “the brothers,”
Alan, Matthew, Luke, and
Anthony Michels, all of
Mohall; paternal
grandparents, Stan and
Marian Michels, Mohall;
maternal grandmother,
Carol Clark, Minot;
great-grandparents, Don
and AnnaMae Braun,
Rosholt, S.D.; uncles and
aunts, Craig and Katie
Michels, Fargo, Paul and
Kim Burns, and Wayde
Clark, all of Minot;
cousins, Autumn Burns,
Minot, Ruth, Isaac and
Eva Michels, Fargo; God-
parents, Don and Deb
Myaer, Mohall; and
numerous great-uncles,
great-aunts, 2nd and 3rd
cousins.
Joseph was preceded in
death by: his maternal
grandfather, Donald
Clark; great-grandparents,
Bert and Ruth Michels,
Wayne and Borghild
Clark, and Margaret and
Leo Baron.
Funeral: 2 p.m., Fri-
day, Jan. 28, 2022, at St.
Jerome Catholic Church,
Mohall. Following the
funeral service, a link to a
video of the service will
be placed on his online
obituary.
Burial: Mohall Com-
munity Cemetery, Mohall,
in the spring.
Recitation of the
Rosary: 7 p.m., Thurs-
day, Jan. 27, 2022, at the
church.
Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m.,
Thursday, at Brose Fun-
eral Home, Mohall.
Friends may also sign the
online guestbook at
brosefuneralhome.com
Memorials: Memorials
preferred to St. Jerome
Catholic Church, Mohall.