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Michael Mizerka Obituary
Born: October 2, 1958 in Hinsdale, IL
Died: May 11, 2023 in Wilmington, IL
Michael R. Mizerka, Jr. "Mike" Age 64, of Wilmington, IL passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home. Born on October 2, 1958 in Hinsdale, IL to Michael and Joanne (nee Muehlnickel) Mizerka, Sr. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1980-1984. For over 10 years, Michael has been employed by Eco-Lab. Michael had many hobbies including jeep club, fishing ,morel hunting, R.C. trucks, metal detecting, geocaching, moonshine, crossbows, astronomy, four-wheeling, ice fishing, bicycling and fossil hunting. His favorite hobby was proudly showing off his sandrail, Toxic Tomato.
Michael is survived by his mother, Joanne Mizerka of Westmont, IL; daughter, Kaley Smith of Downers Grove, IL; brother, John (Amber) Mizerka of Goose Lake, IL; sister, Liz Mizerka (David Black) of Coal City, IL; Uncle Rudy and Aunt Carol Majeske of Goose Lake; nieces, Cassy, Jessi, Nikky, Tyler, Faith, and Alexis; as well as his beloved fur baby, T.J.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael Mizerka, Sr., and Cheryl Biniak Bear.
Funeral services will be held at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11 am. Interment will follow at 1:30 pm at Bethania Cemetery in Justice, IL. The visitation will also be at the funeral home on Thursday, May 18, 2023 from 3-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations that can be made to the Michael Mizerka Legacy Fund through paypal: [email protected]. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory
401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336
www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
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Brian Wright
June 26, 2023
I worked with Mike for about a year at Ecolab and I don´t think I have ever met someone who always wanted take care of his team like Mike did. This is heartbreaking, but I take solace in having spent time with him and just knowing him was a gift. My condolences to the family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Debby
May 29, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear this. Sending love to the family.
Scott
May 26, 2023
I will miss my neighbor and friend very much. Here's one more wave across the field to Mike!
JAMES RENN
May 16, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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