Elvern M. Mickle, 81, of Hutchinson passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her son’s home in Forest City Township, rural Watkins. Memorial Service was Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery.
 Clergy Officiating: Pastor Jeff Miller; Special Reading: Jacob Forcier; Organist: Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon; Congregational Hymns: “How Great Thou Art”, “Amazing Grace”; Urn Bearers: Grandchildren, Mackenzie Carlson, Jacob Forcier, Calleigh Forcier, Kaylee Matthews, Mindy Pursel, Faith Peterson, Courtney Forcier, Ashlynn Forcier, Patrick Forcier, and Peyton Forcier
 Elvern Mae Mickle was born on May 12, 1944, to Walter and Verna (Boldt) Tewes. She was baptized as an infant at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Elvern received her education in Acoma Township and later in Hutchinson and was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, class of 1962.
 On August 15, 1964, Elvern married the love of her life, Raymond Forcier. Together they raised three sons Robert, Jeffrey, and Greg. She was their biggest supporter and never missed a football game or wrestling meet. After Raymond’s passing, Elvern later married Gary Mickle.
 Elvern was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She was happiest when cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events. Becoming a great-grandmother brought her endless pride; she loved nothing more than loving on the babies.
 Elvern spent her entire 40+ year career at Citizens Bank in Hutchinson where she enjoyed her work and the friendships she made over the years.
 Elvern enjoyed cross stitching, puzzles, playing cards and games, spending time with family and friends and motorcycle rides. She was known for her Special K bars and her love of Coca-Cola. Elvern also had a large and cherished Precious Moments collection. She was active in her church and valued the community and friendships she formed there.
 Elvern is survived by her husband Gary Mickle of Hutchinson; sons, Robert Forcier and his wife Kathy of Delano, Jeffrey Forcier and his wife Amanda of Watkins, Greg Forcier and his wife Patti of Wheaton; grandchildren, Mackenzie (Jake) Carlson, Jacob (Kelsey) Forcier, Calleigh Forcier, Kaylee (KaJuan) Matthews, Mindy (Todd) Pursel, Faith (John) Peterson, Courtney (Zach) Forcier, Ashlynn Forcier, Patrick Forcier, and Peyton Forcier; great-grandchildren, Myles Carlson, Macie Pursel, Grayson Forcier, Riley Carlson, Wren Carlson, Tobias Matthews, Wyatt Forcier, Shephard Forcier, and Raya Peterson; siblings, Wally Tewes and his wife Marilyn of Hutchinson, Marlys Elam of Litchfield; many other relatives and friends.
 Elvern was preceded in death by her husband Raymond; her parents Walter and Verna Tewes; and brother-in-law Dean Elam.
 Elvern will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
 Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.