Michele S. "Mickey" Muin, 81, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1945, in Litchfield, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph P. and Katherine E. (Green) Kucinick, who preceded her in death.

On October 30, 1971, Mickey was united in marriage to James Muin. Together, they shared more than five decades of love, companionship, and devotion.

Mickey was a 1963 graduate of Livingston High School. After dedicating many years to raising her family, she continued her education and proudly graduated from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg in 2000. She later worked in Computer Information Systems and Analytics at UCM. In her retirement, she and her grandson Jacob became the new owners of Stop and Shop Flea Market in Sedalia.

Before returning to college, Mickey devoted herself wholeheartedly to being a mother and was always there for her three sons, Jim, Mike, and Pat. No matter the activity or occasion, she was actively involved. She served as the family photographer, was a Cub Scout den leader, volunteered for countless projects, and always made herself available whenever someone needed help. Saying "no" when it came to helping others was simply not in her vocabulary.

Her sons fondly remembered how she drove them to and attended every sporting event, school activity, and important occasion in their life. She and Jim were also very faithful in attending their grandson's sporting events and school activities as well. Mickey was also known as an excellent dancer and frequently tried to teach her uncoordinated boys how to dance.

Mickey was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan long before it became popular, a devotion proudly reflected in her Chiefs ankle tattoo. She also enjoyed spending time gardening and fishing with her husband, Jim.

Serving others was an important part of Mickey's life. She collected food, clothing, and other needed items for various organizations, delivered Meals on Wheels, and served for several years as president of the American Business Women's Association in Sedalia. More recently, she served on the board of the Central Missouri Community Credit Union. She generously supported Recovery Lighthouse and was committed to recycling and caring for the environment in every way she could.

A woman of deep faith, Mickey was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish, St. Patrick Chapel, in Sedalia.

In addition to her husband, James, Mickey is survived by her three sons, James A. Muin of Sedalia, Michael J. Muin of Lee's Summit, and Patrick T. Muin of Shawnee, Kansas; one grandson, Jacob Anthony Muin; two sisters; her brother-in-law, Terry Muin and his wife, Kimberly, of Bethalto, Illinois; sister-in-law, Florence Kucinick; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

In addition to her parents, Mickey was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Edward Kucinick.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Travis Battershell officiating.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral chapel.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Sedalia.

Pallbearers will be Mark Kucinick, Terry Muin, Joey Muin, Sarah Muin, Rocky Hughes, and Kelly Birdsong.

Larry Kucinick, Linda Simon, and Debbie Parsons will be honorary pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.