Mike Hatch

1949 - 2016

Mike Hatch obituary, 1949-2016, Chicago, IL

Mike Hatch

1949 - 2016

BORN

1949

DIED

2016

Mike Hatch Obituary

Published by News Sun from Mar. 3 to Mar. 5, 2016.
Mike Hatch, 66, of Clearwater Florida, passed away on February 17 with his hand being held with so much love by his youngest daughter, Elizabeth Hatch McKendry. Mike was born in Chicago Illinois on July 22, 1949. He spent most of his life in Chicago and Waukegan Illinois. He was a career electrical worker and a proud member of the IBEW 150. Upon retirement he filled much time riding his motorcycle, making lifelong friends, enjoying photography, traveling, and spending time with his grandkids, Colette and Malcolm McKendry. Mike is survived by daughters Jessica (Mark) McCann and Elizabeth (Lance) McKendry, along with grandchildren Colette and Malcolm McKendry, all residing in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Mike had a great love for music, Harley Davidson's, exploring the world through travel, movies and books. His smile, love for life, ability to share with others, tenderness to many¿ Are just a few things that will be missed deeply by those who shared time with him. Memorial and celebration of his life will be held at the Kenosha Civil War Museum's Freedom Hall on March 13 from 1 PM until 4 PM, located at 5400 1st Ave., Kenosha, WI. 53140 Please join us as we share stories and memories of the gift of life Mike shared with many. Please sign our online guestbook at www.petersonpatchfuneralhome.com. Local arrangements are under the direction of PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan.

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March 4, 2019

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Maryann Pilch

March 4, 2019

My memory of Michael is his wonderful smile. My life was the happiest with Michael and his daughters. I still miss him.

January 15, 2019

Still following his lead

January 15, 2019

Jennifer Jakes

March 15, 2016

Karen Miller

March 11, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family. Mike was a really sweet person who will always be remembered.

Gina Angelo

March 8, 2016

I'm so sad to lose Mike. He is a good friend of mine and I will miss him greatly. Rest easy until we see each other on again. Love you

Maryann Maffei Pilch

March 5, 2016

Mike you will be missed. I have so many wonderful memories of our time together. You will always be in my heart. Maryann

Michael DiVito

March 4, 2016

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