Michele Elaine (Baxter) Morehouse, age 66, of Austin, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Michele was born in Austin, Minnesota to Gaylord and Constance (Brooks) Baxter on February 19, 1950. She was the third of seven children. Michele graduated from Austin High School in 1968. In February 1969, she married Michael R. Morehouse and to this union, four children were born: Kristine, Jason, Jeromy, and Karena.
Michele was the owner of the Hiawatha Bar for 24 years.
She enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, reading, darts, pool, horseshoes, and watching scary movies. Michele loved telling stories from growing up and from her later years, to her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Kristine Sawyer and Gary Voshell, Onamia, MN, Jason and Lisa Morehouse, Brownsdale, MN, Jeromy Morehouse, Austin, MN, Karena and Brock Tufte, Austin, MN; 12 grandchildren, Kaycee and James Voshell, Heather Gwilt (Chevy), Kyler Morehouse (Lacey), Samantha and Tori Fuller, Elaine, Taylor, Elizabeth, Sally Jo, Shelby, and Tyler Tufte; six great grandchildren, Faith, Kathryn, Jazmyn, Jason, Isabella, and Paislee; siblings, Sherry Wells, Sue Engler, Marcy Fox, Lorry (Jeff) Nystrom, Micheal Baxter; many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Melchor and Martha Morehouse; sister, Lynne Baxter Shada; brothers-in-law, James Morehouse, Wayne Morehouse, James Seiver, and Keith Unruh; sisters-in-law, Peggy Morehouse, Jan Morehouse, and Dawn Morehouse; granddaughter, Katelin Sawyer.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Mayer Funeral Home with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Thursday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Spring interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.
Do You Know What Time It Is? (while looking at watch)
From a spunky outgoing tomboy to a strong independent businesswoman.
You have always been our sister and been someone we can lean on.
Oh the memories of being little. That special Christmas that you always remind us when you got that special boy doll and your sisters received girl dolls. You never let us forget that Christmas with your boy doll. Remembering those traditional Christmas mornings when all the kids would wake up in their pajamas they received the night before. The fun of opening the Christmas presents in the early wee hours. Then there was that Christmas morning when the three oldest girls all received pretty light blue ice skates with grey fur along the tops and snowflake patterns inside. The fun times you must have all had skating on the river behind Grandma Baxter’s house. Also teaching the younger ones the joys on the ice.
The times of being a teenager were quite extraordinary. The memorable family vacation seeing the Niagara Falls to the East Coast that led to us swimming in the ocean and traveling through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on to Richmond, Virginia to see relatives there. Having fun times playing all the records whether they were 45’s or 78’s. Singing and dancing to songs like “Tan Shoes with Pink Shoe Laces” “The Yellow Submarine” “How Much is the Doggie in the Window?”. Or old family favorites like “Goober Peas” and “My Hand on My Self, What is This Here?” I am sure you have taught some of these songs to your grandchildren laughing with them and giving them fun memories. Graduating and having that awesome party, with a turtle feed of fried turtle and turtle soup with Great Grandma Baxter’s dumplings in it, for everyone whom was willing to try.
The next phase of life of adulthood. Getting married to the man you chose (at first glance) to spend your life with. The blessings of having your four children. The many family gatherings of cousins getting together. Easter eggs hunts at Grandma and Grandpa Baxter’s was something all the kids enjoyed together. Those memories of cousins playing at Aunt Michele and Uncle Mike’s house. Sneaking down to the Cedar River having fun. Losing someone’s eye glasses and even losing that cousin from out of state. Kids having fun but also getting into just a little trouble. Squirting BBQ sauce onto Aunt Michele’s ceiling and having to clean the WHOLE ceiling. Adults would play cards together on the weekends while the cousins playing together and eventually falling asleep on the floor. The time when cousins played on the stairway while parents are away and someone going down the stairs, pain from one child resulting in calling Grandpa Baxter, then leads to a trip to the hospital. Broken arm and unhappy parents, but all survived. That family vacation to the Black Hills with one important stop to see the sister in South Dakota on the way there. The wonderful conversations that we had visiting and laughing until wee hours into the morning. Let’s also not forget the annual weekend sauerkraut stomping with bare feet. Adults and kids both experienced squishing their toes in raw cabbage.
Adult sibling adventures like Michele’s 50th Birthday in Las Vegas. What fun times that we had at the Wayne Newton Show and all the bright lights of the City that never sleeps. Also a bus trip to see the Hoover Dam and the homes of some famous stars. Some of us sisters also took a bus trip to Dubuque, Iowa and one to Wisconsin Dells to see a show and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. One adventure for family research led us to Wisconsin and finding relatives in cemeteries when done Michele insisted on a stop at Casino for the night. The time four sisters decided to head across the country to go to Aunt Toni’s funeral. That was a true adventure in every way. That special Sister trip to Chanhassen Theater to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers oh what fun us girls had together. We also had many fun and interesting memories of seeking out salt and pepper shakers wherever our adventures would take us.
As the years went by all of our families grew. We had different adventures like the annual rafting trip down the Cedar River with our big potluck afterwards. Michele was a wonderful host. One year we even roasted a whole hog. The memories we all made together. The times we might have tipped a canoe or raft over along with other stories. Sitting around the campfire until late telling stories and talking.
Throughout the hectic events in our family, you’ve stuck around for it all.
You picked us up when we were down.
And when you were down, we picked you up too.
We were there for you as you were for us.
We will always remember you as the glue to our chaos.
“Do You Know What Time It Is ???” (while looking at watch)
Love you always,
Susan and Lorry
Granddaughter:
Katelin Michele Sawyer
Michele was born in Austin, Minnesota to Gaylord and Constance (Brooks) Baxter on February 19, 1950. She was the third of seven children. Michele graduated from Austin High School in 1968. In February 1969, she married Michael R. Morehouse and to this union, four children were born: Kristine, Jason, Jeromy, and Karena.
Michele was the owner of the Hiawatha Bar for 24 years.
She enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, reading, darts, pool, horseshoes, and watching scary movies. Michele loved telling stories from growing up and from her later years, to her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Kristine Sawyer and Gary Voshell, Onamia, MN, Jason and Lisa Morehouse, Brownsdale, MN, Jeromy Morehouse, Austin, MN, Karena and Brock Tufte, Austin, MN; 12 grandchildren, Kaycee and James Voshell, Heather Gwilt (Chevy), Kyler Morehouse (Lacey), Samantha and Tori Fuller, Elaine, Taylor, Elizabeth, Sally Jo, Shelby, and Tyler Tufte; six great grandchildren, Faith, Kathryn, Jazmyn, Jason, Isabella, and Paislee; siblings, Sherry Wells, Sue Engler, Marcy Fox, Lorry (Jeff) Nystrom, Micheal Baxter; many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Melchor and Martha Morehouse; sister, Lynne Baxter Shada; brothers-in-law, James Morehouse, Wayne Morehouse, James Seiver, and Keith Unruh; sisters-in-law, Peggy Morehouse, Jan Morehouse, and Dawn Morehouse; granddaughter, Katelin Sawyer.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Mayer Funeral Home with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Thursday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Spring interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.
Do You Know What Time It Is? (while looking at watch)
From a spunky outgoing tomboy to a strong independent businesswoman.
You have always been our sister and been someone we can lean on.
Oh the memories of being little. That special Christmas that you always remind us when you got that special boy doll and your sisters received girl dolls. You never let us forget that Christmas with your boy doll. Remembering those traditional Christmas mornings when all the kids would wake up in their pajamas they received the night before. The fun of opening the Christmas presents in the early wee hours. Then there was that Christmas morning when the three oldest girls all received pretty light blue ice skates with grey fur along the tops and snowflake patterns inside. The fun times you must have all had skating on the river behind Grandma Baxter’s house. Also teaching the younger ones the joys on the ice.
The times of being a teenager were quite extraordinary. The memorable family vacation seeing the Niagara Falls to the East Coast that led to us swimming in the ocean and traveling through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on to Richmond, Virginia to see relatives there. Having fun times playing all the records whether they were 45’s or 78’s. Singing and dancing to songs like “Tan Shoes with Pink Shoe Laces” “The Yellow Submarine” “How Much is the Doggie in the Window?”. Or old family favorites like “Goober Peas” and “My Hand on My Self, What is This Here?” I am sure you have taught some of these songs to your grandchildren laughing with them and giving them fun memories. Graduating and having that awesome party, with a turtle feed of fried turtle and turtle soup with Great Grandma Baxter’s dumplings in it, for everyone whom was willing to try.
The next phase of life of adulthood. Getting married to the man you chose (at first glance) to spend your life with. The blessings of having your four children. The many family gatherings of cousins getting together. Easter eggs hunts at Grandma and Grandpa Baxter’s was something all the kids enjoyed together. Those memories of cousins playing at Aunt Michele and Uncle Mike’s house. Sneaking down to the Cedar River having fun. Losing someone’s eye glasses and even losing that cousin from out of state. Kids having fun but also getting into just a little trouble. Squirting BBQ sauce onto Aunt Michele’s ceiling and having to clean the WHOLE ceiling. Adults would play cards together on the weekends while the cousins playing together and eventually falling asleep on the floor. The time when cousins played on the stairway while parents are away and someone going down the stairs, pain from one child resulting in calling Grandpa Baxter, then leads to a trip to the hospital. Broken arm and unhappy parents, but all survived. That family vacation to the Black Hills with one important stop to see the sister in South Dakota on the way there. The wonderful conversations that we had visiting and laughing until wee hours into the morning. Let’s also not forget the annual weekend sauerkraut stomping with bare feet. Adults and kids both experienced squishing their toes in raw cabbage.
Adult sibling adventures like Michele’s 50th Birthday in Las Vegas. What fun times that we had at the Wayne Newton Show and all the bright lights of the City that never sleeps. Also a bus trip to see the Hoover Dam and the homes of some famous stars. Some of us sisters also took a bus trip to Dubuque, Iowa and one to Wisconsin Dells to see a show and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. One adventure for family research led us to Wisconsin and finding relatives in cemeteries when done Michele insisted on a stop at Casino for the night. The time four sisters decided to head across the country to go to Aunt Toni’s funeral. That was a true adventure in every way. That special Sister trip to Chanhassen Theater to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers oh what fun us girls had together. We also had many fun and interesting memories of seeking out salt and pepper shakers wherever our adventures would take us.
As the years went by all of our families grew. We had different adventures like the annual rafting trip down the Cedar River with our big potluck afterwards. Michele was a wonderful host. One year we even roasted a whole hog. The memories we all made together. The times we might have tipped a canoe or raft over along with other stories. Sitting around the campfire until late telling stories and talking.
Throughout the hectic events in our family, you’ve stuck around for it all.
You picked us up when we were down.
And when you were down, we picked you up too.
We were there for you as you were for us.
We will always remember you as the glue to our chaos.
“Do You Know What Time It Is ???” (while looking at watch)
Love you always,
Susan and Lorry
Granddaughter:
Katelin Michele Sawyer
Michele Elaine (Baxter) Morehouse, age 66, of Austin, died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Michele was born in Austin, Minnesota to Gaylord and Constance (Brooks) Baxter on February 19, 1950. She was the third of seven children. Michele graduated from Austin High School in 1968. In February 1969, she married Michael R. Morehouse and to this union, four children were born: Kristine, Jason, Jeromy, and Karena.
Michele was the owner of the Hiawatha Bar for 24 years.
She enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, reading, darts, pool, horseshoes, and watching scary movies. Michele loved telling stories from growing up and from her later years, to her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Kristine Sawyer and Gary Voshell, Onamia, MN, Jason and Lisa Morehouse, Brownsdale, MN, Jeromy Morehouse, Austin, MN, Karena and Brock Tufte, Austin, MN; 12 grandchildren, Kaycee and James Voshell, Heather Gwilt (Chevy), Kyler Morehouse (Lacey), Samantha and Tori Fuller, Elaine, Taylor, Elizabeth, Sally Jo, Shelby, and Tyler Tufte; six great grandchildren, Faith, Kathryn, Jazmyn, Jason, Isabella, and Paislee; siblings, Sherry Wells, Sue Engler, Marcy Fox, Lorry (Jeff) Nystrom, Micheal Baxter; many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Melchor and Martha Morehouse; sister, Lynne Baxter Shada; brothers-in-law, James Morehouse, Wayne Morehouse, James Seiver, and Keith Unruh; sisters-in-law, Peggy Morehouse, Jan Morehouse, and Dawn Morehouse; granddaughter, Katelin Sawyer.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Mayer Funeral Home with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Thursday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Spring interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.
Do You Know What Time It Is? (while looking at watch)
From a spunky outgoing tomboy to a strong independent businesswoman.
You have always been our sister and been someone we can lean on.
Oh the memories of being little. That special Christmas that you always remind us when you got that special boy doll and your sisters received girl dolls. You never let us forget that Christmas with your boy doll. Remembering those traditional Christmas mornings when all the kids would wake up in their pajamas they received the night before. The fun of opening the Christmas presents in the early wee hours. Then there was that Christmas morning when the three oldest girls all received pretty light blue ice skates with grey fur along the tops and snowflake patterns inside. The fun times you must have all had skating on the river behind Grandma Baxter’s house. Also teaching the younger ones the joys on the ice.
The times of being a teenager were quite extraordinary. The memorable family vacation seeing the Niagara Falls to the East Coast that led to us swimming in the ocean and traveling through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on to Richmond, Virginia to see relatives there. Having fun times playing all the records whether they were 45’s or 78’s. Singing and dancing to songs like “Tan Shoes with Pink Shoe Laces” “The Yellow Submarine” “How Much is the Doggie in the Window?”. Or old family favorites like “Goober Peas” and “My Hand on My Self, What is This Here?” I am sure you have taught some of these songs to your grandchildren laughing with them and giving them fun memories. Graduating and having that awesome party, with a turtle feed of fried turtle and turtle soup with Great Grandma Baxter’s dumplings in it, for everyone whom was willing to try.
The next phase of life of adulthood. Getting married to the man you chose (at first glance) to spend your life with. The blessings of having your four children. The many family gatherings of cousins getting together. Easter eggs hunts at Grandma and Grandpa Baxter’s was something all the kids enjoyed together. Those memories of cousins playing at Aunt Michele and Uncle Mike’s house. Sneaking down to the Cedar River having fun. Losing someone’s eye glasses and even losing that cousin from out of state. Kids having fun but also getting into just a little trouble. Squirting BBQ sauce onto Aunt Michele’s ceiling and having to clean the WHOLE ceiling. Adults would play cards together on the weekends while the cousins playing together and eventually falling asleep on the floor. The time when cousins played on the stairway while parents are away and someone going down the stairs, pain from one child resulting in calling Grandpa Baxter, then leads to a trip to the hospital. Broken arm and unhappy parents, but all survived. That family vacation to the Black Hills with one important stop to see the sister in South Dakota on the way there. The wonderful conversations that we had visiting and laughing until wee hours into the morning. Let’s also not forget the annual weekend sauerkraut stomping with bare feet. Adults and kids both experienced squishing their toes in raw cabbage.
Adult sibling adventures like Michele’s 50th Birthday in Las Vegas. What fun times that we had at the Wayne Newton Show and all the bright lights of the City that never sleeps. Also a bus trip to see the Hoover Dam and the homes of some famous stars. Some of us sisters also took a bus trip to Dubuque, Iowa and one to Wisconsin Dells to see a show and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. One adventure for family research led us to Wisconsin and finding relatives in cemeteries when done Michele insisted on a stop at Casino for the night. The time four sisters decided to head across the country to go to Aunt Toni’s funeral. That was a true adventure in every way. That special Sister trip to Chanhassen Theater to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers oh what fun us girls had together. We also had many fun and interesting memories of seeking out salt and pepper shakers wherever our adventures would take us.
As the years went by all of our families grew. We had different adventures like the annual rafting trip down the Cedar River with our big potluck afterwards. Michele was a wonderful host. One year we even roasted a whole hog. The memories we all made together. The times we might have tipped a canoe or raft over along with other stories. Sitting around the campfire until late telling stories and talking.
Throughout the hectic events in our family, you’ve stuck around for it all.
You picked us up when we were down.
And when you were down, we picked you up too.
We were there for you as you were for us.
We will always remember you as the glue to our chaos.
“Do You Know What Time It Is ???” (while looking at watch)
Love you always,
Susan and Lorry
Granddaughter:
Katelin Michele Sawyer
Michele was born in Austin, Minnesota to Gaylord and Constance (Brooks) Baxter on February 19, 1950. She was the third of seven children. Michele graduated from Austin High School in 1968. In February 1969, she married Michael R. Morehouse and to this union, four children were born: Kristine, Jason, Jeromy, and Karena.
Michele was the owner of the Hiawatha Bar for 24 years.
She enjoyed doing puzzles, sewing, reading, darts, pool, horseshoes, and watching scary movies. Michele loved telling stories from growing up and from her later years, to her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Kristine Sawyer and Gary Voshell, Onamia, MN, Jason and Lisa Morehouse, Brownsdale, MN, Jeromy Morehouse, Austin, MN, Karena and Brock Tufte, Austin, MN; 12 grandchildren, Kaycee and James Voshell, Heather Gwilt (Chevy), Kyler Morehouse (Lacey), Samantha and Tori Fuller, Elaine, Taylor, Elizabeth, Sally Jo, Shelby, and Tyler Tufte; six great grandchildren, Faith, Kathryn, Jazmyn, Jason, Isabella, and Paislee; siblings, Sherry Wells, Sue Engler, Marcy Fox, Lorry (Jeff) Nystrom, Micheal Baxter; many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Melchor and Martha Morehouse; sister, Lynne Baxter Shada; brothers-in-law, James Morehouse, Wayne Morehouse, James Seiver, and Keith Unruh; sisters-in-law, Peggy Morehouse, Jan Morehouse, and Dawn Morehouse; granddaughter, Katelin Sawyer.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Mayer Funeral Home with Chaplain Elizabeth Endicott officiating. Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Thursday and also one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Friday. Spring interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.
Do You Know What Time It Is? (while looking at watch)
From a spunky outgoing tomboy to a strong independent businesswoman.
You have always been our sister and been someone we can lean on.
Oh the memories of being little. That special Christmas that you always remind us when you got that special boy doll and your sisters received girl dolls. You never let us forget that Christmas with your boy doll. Remembering those traditional Christmas mornings when all the kids would wake up in their pajamas they received the night before. The fun of opening the Christmas presents in the early wee hours. Then there was that Christmas morning when the three oldest girls all received pretty light blue ice skates with grey fur along the tops and snowflake patterns inside. The fun times you must have all had skating on the river behind Grandma Baxter’s house. Also teaching the younger ones the joys on the ice.
The times of being a teenager were quite extraordinary. The memorable family vacation seeing the Niagara Falls to the East Coast that led to us swimming in the ocean and traveling through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on to Richmond, Virginia to see relatives there. Having fun times playing all the records whether they were 45’s or 78’s. Singing and dancing to songs like “Tan Shoes with Pink Shoe Laces” “The Yellow Submarine” “How Much is the Doggie in the Window?”. Or old family favorites like “Goober Peas” and “My Hand on My Self, What is This Here?” I am sure you have taught some of these songs to your grandchildren laughing with them and giving them fun memories. Graduating and having that awesome party, with a turtle feed of fried turtle and turtle soup with Great Grandma Baxter’s dumplings in it, for everyone whom was willing to try.
The next phase of life of adulthood. Getting married to the man you chose (at first glance) to spend your life with. The blessings of having your four children. The many family gatherings of cousins getting together. Easter eggs hunts at Grandma and Grandpa Baxter’s was something all the kids enjoyed together. Those memories of cousins playing at Aunt Michele and Uncle Mike’s house. Sneaking down to the Cedar River having fun. Losing someone’s eye glasses and even losing that cousin from out of state. Kids having fun but also getting into just a little trouble. Squirting BBQ sauce onto Aunt Michele’s ceiling and having to clean the WHOLE ceiling. Adults would play cards together on the weekends while the cousins playing together and eventually falling asleep on the floor. The time when cousins played on the stairway while parents are away and someone going down the stairs, pain from one child resulting in calling Grandpa Baxter, then leads to a trip to the hospital. Broken arm and unhappy parents, but all survived. That family vacation to the Black Hills with one important stop to see the sister in South Dakota on the way there. The wonderful conversations that we had visiting and laughing until wee hours into the morning. Let’s also not forget the annual weekend sauerkraut stomping with bare feet. Adults and kids both experienced squishing their toes in raw cabbage.
Adult sibling adventures like Michele’s 50th Birthday in Las Vegas. What fun times that we had at the Wayne Newton Show and all the bright lights of the City that never sleeps. Also a bus trip to see the Hoover Dam and the homes of some famous stars. Some of us sisters also took a bus trip to Dubuque, Iowa and one to Wisconsin Dells to see a show and Ripley’s Believe It or Not. One adventure for family research led us to Wisconsin and finding relatives in cemeteries when done Michele insisted on a stop at Casino for the night. The time four sisters decided to head across the country to go to Aunt Toni’s funeral. That was a true adventure in every way. That special Sister trip to Chanhassen Theater to see Seven Brides for Seven Brothers oh what fun us girls had together. We also had many fun and interesting memories of seeking out salt and pepper shakers wherever our adventures would take us.
As the years went by all of our families grew. We had different adventures like the annual rafting trip down the Cedar River with our big potluck afterwards. Michele was a wonderful host. One year we even roasted a whole hog. The memories we all made together. The times we might have tipped a canoe or raft over along with other stories. Sitting around the campfire until late telling stories and talking.
Throughout the hectic events in our family, you’ve stuck around for it all.
You picked us up when we were down.
And when you were down, we picked you up too.
We were there for you as you were for us.
We will always remember you as the glue to our chaos.
“Do You Know What Time It Is ???” (while looking at watch)
Love you always,
Susan and Lorry
Granddaughter:
Katelin Michele Sawyer
