Delores Theresa Mickelson, 78, of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa.
She was born on November 6, 1943, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Linus O. and Ceclia Rose (Holtkamp) Fritzjunker. On June 27, 1987, she married LeRoy Mickelson in West Point, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1998.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: LeRoy; daughter: Deborah Kassmeyer and brother: LeRoy.
Delores was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church in St. Paul, Iowa and former member of the West Point American Legion Auxiliary. She worked for Sheaffer Pen Company and was a newspaper carrier for the Fort Madison Daily Democrat. She enjoyed embroidering pillow cases, watching television and filling out word search books.
Visitation will be held from noon to 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul, Iowa with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery in St. Paul.
A memorial has been established in her memory for West Point Care Center or St. James Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.