Michael “Mike” Miller, 54 of Fox River Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2016.
He was born March 4, 1962 in Elgin, the son of Raymond J. and Eleanor C. (Heck) Miller. He grew up in Carpentersville and graduated from Irving Crown High School in 1980. Mike was a Master Honda Technician and had been employed with O’Hare Honda the past 26 years. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Cary and was an avid jet skier, snowmobiler and motorcyclist. He enjoyed vacationing in Lake of The Ozarks and Minocqua, Wisconsin.
He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Miller of Crystal Lake, his brothers and sisters, Ray (Joan) Miller of Wichita, Kansas, Susan (Michael) McAlevy of Crystal Lake, Barbara Miller of Algonquin, Joseph (Bridgette Saunders) Miller of McHenry, Jeanette (Ed) Gratz of Roscoe, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond and sister, Ramona Unruh.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14th at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. and the family greet friends after 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Thoughts and Prayers to the Family at this time.
Mike’s caring and fun-loving way has filled our family for years. Although our hearts are saddened, we are grateful for all the wonderful memories he has given us. We will keep his family in our thoughts and prayers. Although he has gone to be with the Lord may they find peace and comfort in knowing all the pleasure he has brought to so many.
I always had a good time visiting Mike when I went to O'Hare for work. He always lent a helping hand when I was there. Sorry you left us way too soon. RIP Mike.