DeVerne Marie Michlitsch Obituary (1955 - 2015)

DeVerne Marie Michlitsch, 60, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Friday August 14, 2015, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held later this week. DeVerne was born January 6, 1955, at Dickinson, to Edward and Anna (Anton) Heck. She was raised and educated in Dickinson, and graduated from Dickinson High School. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Mary, and worked for MedCenter One in Bismarck for a number of years. She then became a travel nurse and traveled around the United States, until her health began to deteriorate and she was no longer able to work. Her feisty spirit and strength will never be forgotten, and lives on in her daughters. If she taught them anything in life, it was to be strong and to stand up for themselves. They will miss her presence in their lives immensely. She is survived by two daughters, Lora Jundt (Kevin Klein) and Teri Peterson of Bismarck; two sisters, Verlene (Dave) Goodrich and Sherlene (Randy) Nelson; four brothers, Allan (Danelle) Bren, Duane Bren (Janice Holz), Darold (Carol) Heck, and Marvin Heck; six grandchildren, Tate, Lexie, Mariah, Josie, Kloey, and Braedon; one great-grandchild, Paxton; and special friends, John Guenther, Ron Zuraff, and Scott Hieb. Scott was the like a son to her, and DeVerne's daughters will be forever grateful for the help and care he provided her during her battle with cancer. DeVerne was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, George Bren.