Michaelyn Heral

Michaelyn Kay Heral, 80, of Belvidere, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was born January 22, 1943, in Wewoka, OK. Kay will be deeply missed by her cat Mouse along with her 3 kids Danny (Lettie) Thurman of Belvidere, Robin (Scott) Hermann of Poplar Grove, and Patrick Thurman; grandson Tim Hermann of Poplar Grove; great-grandson Adam Hermann of Belvidere; brothers Pat and Mike Ealem; and sis Jan Ealem; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; and her 2 caregivers Nanny and Angie. Kay is predeceased by her parents Robert and Joann Ealem; husband Ed Heral; and her brother Tommy. Kay was very talented and made stuffed miniature bears by hand. She also enjoyed watching western movies and Gunsmoke with her cat Mouse. There will be a private burial and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date. Stateline Cremation is assisting the family, 6204 Forest Hills Rd., Loves Park. www.statelinecremations.com