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Mike Cooley

Nov 9th, 1965 - Jan 20th, 2025

Funeral Ceremony: 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment: Cooley’s Back 40 Cemetery

Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home

 

      Michael Joseph Cooley, age 59, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away January 20, 2025.

      He was born November 9, 1965, in Clinton, the son of Joseph Forest and Carol Jean (Delost) Cooley.

      Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Eastern Illinois University.  He was currently employed by Radiac Abrasives in Salem.  He was a pumpkin farmer, taking great pride in the four acres of pumpkins that he grew and generously gave away.  Mike had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed time spent hunting deer in both bow and shotgun seasons, mushroom hunting, and side-by-side riding.   

      He is survived by his 2 sons: Austin (Katie Wilson) Cooley of Clinton and Alec (Megan) Cooley of Clinton; mother: Jean Cooley of Xenia; grandchildren: Hazelyn Cooley, Huxston Cooley, and Cecilan Cooley; brother: Brian (Jill) Cooley of Clinton; a nephew: Jake (Sheena) Cooley of Xenia; and a niece: Jonah Cooley of Covington, Indiana.

      He was preceded in death by his father; and 2 uncles: Gary Delost and Gregory John Delost.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will follow in Cooley’s Back 40 Cemetery.  A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to Orchardville Fire Department, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com  

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John Mayhaus

January 22nd

I always enjoyed talking to Mike, enjoyed working with him and fishing with him. My heart and prayers go out to all who knew Mike. God be with you all.

Jeremy

January 22nd

Love you brother see you on the other side 🍻

Patty Barnard

January 22nd

So very sorry to see this. Deepest Sympathy

Patrick an Joyce O'Donnell

January 22nd

So sorry for your loss...prayers an hugs 4 all.

Mary Reynolds

January 23rd

My condolences to the family 🙏

Chloe Pearce

January 23rd

I’m so sorry for your loss. I met Mike this year through my parents. He was a very kind and generous man. He will be missed.

Thomas Bates

January 23rd

My freshman year roommate at Eastern Illinois University. What a great guy. 25 years later or more, we ran into each other and it was like we had never been apart. It is with heavy heart that I heard of his passing. I enjoyed visiting his family at Clinton lake when he took me home one weekend back in college. I will never forget him. I am so sorry for this loss, and my heart goes out to his family. Praying for you. We had some really great times as roommates, he was easygoing and more like a brother to me. I am so sad with his passing. Praying for his mom and family.

Mark Flynn

January 23rd

So sorry and sad for your loss it was a loss for everyone that knew Mike.

Jamie Harris

January 24th

I’m terribly sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Met him some years back through side by side riding and was fortunate enough to be able to have him show us the property that he loved. Sending many prayers to his family and friends. RIP big Mike!

Mike and Karen Sparks

January 24th

Jean we are so sorry for your loss of Mike. We always enjoyed our summer sxs rides with the gang. Prayers to you and your family at this hard time

Jan & Tod Rasmussen

January 24th

June Greenwood

January 24th

Tracy (Greenwood) Van Mil

January 24th

I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Jean. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Butch & Velma Akes

January 26th

Deepest sympathy to Mike's family especially his mom Jean son's Austin, Alex brother Brian. Mike was kinda guy who always recognized you verbally wherever you were with kindness. Your presence will be missed

Whitney's

January 28th

We are so sorry for your loss. Huge prayers and hugs to you all. We have so many great memories of Mike. He was a great guy/friend who was always there for all of us over the years. We will continue to pray for you all.

Kristi Buchanan

January 29th

I just saw this.Sorry for your loss.He is definitely going to be missed.My prayers are with you all.

 

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