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J. Michael Dearham
1935 - 2017
J. Michael Dearham
1935 - 2017
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BORN
1935
DIED
2017
J. Michael Dearham Obituary
DEARHAM
J. Michael Dearham, retired CPD. Veteran U.S. Army.
Beloved husband of Judy M. (nee Hermanson). Loving father of Tammy(William) McArdel, Michael, Cindy (Alan) Koch, Lisa (Reese) Hensley and John Dearham. Proud Grandpa to 13 grandchildren and Great Grandpa to many. Retired from the C.P.D. after 32 years of service.
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January 21, 2017
Judy and family; Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Mike. A Great Guy, A Class Act, and a Terrific Policeman. I worked with Mike in the late 80's in Loop Traffic. Rest in Peace Brother...
Jim O'Rourke, Retired Sgt., May/97
January 18, 2017
Oh Tammy how I loved your Dad. I always looked forward to his teasing when I was heading to your house. What a good man. Praying for peace and comfort for you and the family. Love to you all.
Bill Evans
January 17, 2017
Mike Dearham was my little league baseball coach. I played on the team with his son John, a childhood pal of mine. Mr. Dearham was a great man and a true gentleman. One of the reasons I got into policing was because of Mike Dearham. My prayers to his great family.
Daisy Baxter
January 17, 2017
Cindy, my prayers to you and your family, my sincere sympathy .
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Jay Wheaton
January 17, 2017
So sorry for your loss Cindy, you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Reynolds Pettit
January 16, 2017
John and Family - with deepest of sympathy on your loss. Death may think it has stolen from you, but it can never take your memories for they are yours to keep forever. In thoughts, peace and prayers.
Bob Hermanson
January 16, 2017
Dear Aunt Judy, Tammy, Michael, Cindy, Lisa, and John (and spouses and grandchildren and, mirabile dictu, great-grandchildren!) - I am so sorry to learn of Uncle Mike's passing. He was a man of value and accomplishment, and his life is to be celebrated and his loss mourned. I pray the time will come soon when mention of his name brings a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eyes.
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