Mike and Yvette moved to Rockford after he took a position as Assistant Golf Pro at Rockford Country Club. He enjoyed helping with the annual Rockford Pro-Am Tournament for many years. Later he owned a small business before accepting a position at Barber Coleman (Schneider Electric). He was lastly employed by Regal Cutting Tools, Rockton.
He enjoyed watching NASCAR, KC Chief’s Football, tinkering with PC's & electronics. But most of all, a tremendous passion for golf. He also enjoyed giving golf lessons, fishing, taking Yvette’s horses to the Fair, and the best times were Christmas with family.
Survivors include wife, Yvette; children, Shane (Theresa) Banta and Shana (Moises) Lovato; grandchildren, Ashton, Aislynn, Shayne and Hunter; sister, LeeAnn Tucker; brother in law, John Empey. Predeceased by parents and sister Kristie Empey.
Visitation will be 1 to 3pm with Memorial Service immediately following on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to OSF Hospice, Attn: Barbara Johnson, 5501 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. Share online condolences and memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
Mike and Yvette moved to Rockford after he took a position as Assistant Golf Pro at Rockford Country Club. He enjoyed helping with the annual Rockford Pro-Am Tournament for many years. Later he owned a small business before accepting a position at Barber Coleman (Schneider Electric). He was lastly employed by Regal Cutting Tools, Rockton.
He enjoyed watching NASCAR, KC Chief’s Football, tinkering with PC's & electronics. But most of all, a tremendous passion for golf. He also enjoyed giving golf lessons, fishing, taking Yvette’s horses to the Fair, and the best times were Christmas with family.
Survivors include wife, Yvette; children, Shane (Theresa) Banta and Shana (Moises) Lovato; grandchildren, Ashton, Aislynn, Shayne and Hunter; sister, LeeAnn Tucker; brother in law, John Empey. Predeceased by parents and sister Kristie Empey.
Visitation will be 1 to 3pm with Memorial Service immediately following on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to OSF Hospice, Attn: Barbara Johnson, 5501 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Arrangements entrusted to Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. Share online condolences and memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com
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