Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Stockton, Illinois
Oct 14, 1933 – Oct 28, 2017
Michael John Fagan, age 84, of Shannon, IL passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Michael was born in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania to Olive (Sims) and Joseph Fagan on October 14, 1933. During his lifetime he spent 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, retiring in 1972 and 20 years at Kelly Springfield in Freeport, retiring in 1992.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara (Jochheim) Fagan, and his children Tim (Rose), Kevin (Ruth), Sean (Teresa), Brian (Lori), and Raymond. His 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by five sisters, Anne Westhoven of PA, Kathleen Craft of TX, Charlotte Klee of WV, Rosemarie Barthen of PA, and Joanne Pajak of FL. He is preceded in death by his daughter Debra, parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, November 2, 2017 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Shannon at 10:30 am. There will be a visitation Wednesday, November 1, at the Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Interment will take place at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Navy Marine Corp Relief Society. Condolences may be shared at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.
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Ed Schreiner
November 08, 2017 | Lanark, IL
Good-bye and Semper Fi my Marine friend. You will be missed.
November 04, 2017
Barb, Tim & Family, I'm sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I remember he was quite the character. Know that you now have another angel in heaven to watch over you. Sorry that I was unable to attend visitation. Hugs
June Schreck
November 02, 2017 | Freeport, IL
Barb, Sorry to hear about Mikes death. May he Rest In Peace and sending prayers for your strength and comfort. Barb Bazala
Barb Bazala
October 30, 2017 | Freeport, IL
I am sorry to hear of the loss to the Fagan family. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and you are all in my prayers.
Thad Schrader
October 30, 2017 | Alton, IL