Michele M. Andersen was born January 6, 1947, in Indiana, the second of six children born to Carl H. and Marjorie (Ritchey) Andersen. She grew up in Highland Indiana and graduated from Washington High School in east Chicago.

After high school she worked for the railroad in Chicago, before moving to Rapid City, South Dakota, with her son Brad. She worked as a sales manager for the Rapid City Journal for a number of years.

Upon moving to Philip, Michele worked for Philip Health Services for many years before retiring.

Michele had a great love for the prairies of South Dakota, and was an avid reader.

Survivors include her son Brad Reynolds of Dallas, Texas; a granddaughter Ellen K. Reynolds of Denver; one brother Russell Andersen of Greenville, Indiana; one sister Marie Slovek and her husband Dwight of Philip; two brothers-in-law Branko Ilic of Hammond, Indiana, and Pete Metz of Philip; many beloved nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Michele was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Sharon “Sherry” Metz, and Gwenn Ilic; and one brother Stephen Andersen.

Visitation will be held one hour preceding the services.

Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, with Pastor Kathy Chesney officiating.

A memorial has been established.