Michael A. Anderson, Oakwood Memorial Park, Ottawa IL

By October 14, 2018Obituaries

Michael A. Anderson, 68, of Marseilles passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral Services will be held at 6pm, Sunday, October 7 at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 6pm, prior to services, Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park. 

Mike was born August 9, 1950 in Ottawa to Ralph and Emma Anderson. He married Cora Harden on February 6, 1991 in Marinette, WI. Mike was a proud member of the United States National Guard, serving for six years. He worked in construction for over 20 years. He loved fishing and music, especially playing the guitar. He was a huge fan of old Chuck Norris and Sylvester Stallone movies. Mike loved making people laugh, and he loved his family.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Cora; two children, Mike (Katie) Anderson of Ottawa and Amanda (Josh Schemel) of German Valley; and five siblings, Ronnie Anderson, Mary Olson, Pattie Anderson, Irene Donahue, and Lori Effort.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Emma; one son, Bradley Anderson; and six siblings, JoAnne Hughes, Ralph Anderson, Roxy Scerine, Sharon Fessler, Marty Anderson, and Fred Anderson.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Mike has been laid to rest in the Garden of Psalms.