Mike Fleming Obituary, Death – On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, Mike Fleming, who was 72 years old and lived in Morris, passed away unexpectedly at his residence. On October 9, 1951, he was born in Joliet, Illinois to parents John and Mary (née Keigher) Fleming. His parents brought him into the world.Numerous individuals, including Galynn Vaksdal, Peter M. (Sara) Fleming of Minooka and Megan M. (Ryan Sjostrom) Fleming of Chicago, Keighera and Everett Fleming, Seamus, Mary Katherine, Fiona and Ronan Sjostrom, Thomas (Lillie) Fleming, Patrick Fleming, Maureen (Barry) Fox, and Robert McMillin, among others, are grieving the loss of their loved one.
He was a proud grandfather to Hayden Lee, Alexandra, Samantha, and Josephine Greisen, as well as great-grandchildren Audrey, Lizzie, and Grant Hannon, Natale, Allison, and Caleb Arwood, and Valerie, Michael, and Ashley Greisen. In addition to his step-children, Travis Hannon, Valerie Arwood, Ashley Greisen, and Courtney Lee, he was also also a proud grandfather to Hayden Lee. As well as other friends and relatives, Stanley, his devoted dog, and other people are among those who are mourning his passing.His parents, as well as his brother and sister, Kathleen McMillin, who were both infants, had already departed away before he was born.
Mike spent his boyhood on a farm in the Aux Sable Township in Grundy County, which is located a short distance from Minooka. After graduating from high school, he was one of the people who contributed to the establishment of the Mobil Oil Refinery in Joliet. He currently maintains relationships with friends from his time spent there. Previously, Mike held the positions of trustee and mayor of the Village of Minooka. This was before he entered the commercial real estate industry. Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, he and his son Pete have been considered partners in the family firm known as Marquette Properties.
He was never absent from a sporting event that involved his children or grandchildren, and he was frequently observed engaging in conversation with people who were walking by along the fence. His unwavering optimism, boundless generosity, and unwavering commitment to helping those who are in need left an everlasting mark on the worldwide community. His absence will be keenly felt by a multitude of loved ones.
The memorial visitation for Mike will take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from three to seven o’clock in the evening at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, which is located at 1201 West Route 6 (at Deerpath Drive) in Morris. At ten o’clock on Wednesday morning, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Minooka, Father John Honiotes will preside over the celebration of his Memorial Mass of Christian Burial. All of the friends and family members are cordially welcomed to attend. Mike’s cremation ceremonies will be followed by a private interment of his remains in St. Mary’s Cemetery. This is in accordance with his final wishes.
