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Jim Mickey Obituary
Born: May 18, 1943
Died: December 14, 2023
Jim Charles Mickey died December 14, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Jim was born May 18, 1943, to Sheldon and Betty Mickey. He graduated from RTHS and received degrees from Northern Illinois University and Oregon Bible College. After years of working in the field of accounting and manufacturing, he retired in 2005 as CFO of O'Cedar.
He was an avid baseball fan who spent many years coaching Little League and Senior League in Rochelle and Dixon, and loved traveling the country visiting major league baseball parks. Jim was also the creator of Fast Break, a basketball game that had an international following, as well as being the commissioner of a tabletop baseball league for over 50 years.
Jim served the community as pastor and youth leader for the Flagg Center Community Church and also was the Treasurer for the Village of Progress for many years. He also enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels while he was still able.
He was a very loving and supportive father and husband. He leaves behind a loving family including his wife, Mary, of 59 years, children: Monty, Randee (Steve) Boll, Toby and Julie (Andrew) Rose; grandchildren: Graham (Kayla) and Kelsey Boll, Madeline, Elizabeth, Jessica and Justin Mickey; and great grandchildren: Everleigh, Emmett and Jubilee Boll, and sister Bonnie Seebach.
Visitation will be held at Unger Funeral Home on Thursday, December 21st at 10:00 am followed at 11:00 by the memorial service with a luncheon to follow. Memorials may be made in Jim's memory to your favorite charity. Guest book at www.UngerHorner.com
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Bob Loudin
December 17, 2023
My condolences to Jim's family.
Rest in peace old friend.
Bob Loudin
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