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Michael Alexander Obituary
Jacksonville - On Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Michael L. "Hook" Alexander, 69, passed away from a short, yet courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
Mike was born on October 24, 1952, in Springfield, IL to Clifford and Mary Alexander. He married the love of his life, Janet Jokisch, on November 1, 1975. Mike was a lifelong hard worker who had experience as a meat cutter, cleaner, and market owner, ending with a career as a boiler operator at AC Humko for thirty years. After retirement, he continued to serve the community by driving for District 117, transporting students with special needs to Hope Learning Academy in Springfield.
If you wanted to find Mike, he was either watching a Chicago Cubs game, in the woods hunting morels, on the boat, or in the yard. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife, kids, and three granddaughters.
Mike is survived by his parents, two brothers, Rick (Tami) and Steve (Mary), his wife, Janet, his three children, Jeffrey (Jill), Jeremy, and Joanna (Zack), and his three granddaughters, Kate, Norah, and Adelynn, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in death is his youngest brother, Todd Alexander.
The visitation will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 4-7 pm at Williamson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 1:00 pm at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Illinois with a gathering to follow for friends and family. Donations can be made to Ronald McDonald House or Hope Learning Academy. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Terry Sullivan
November 14, 2021
Janet and family I was so sad to hear the news of the passing of my friend mike. I have so many good memories of him. From pony league on the john Ellis team to high school with him and his sidekick ronnie hopper to in our twenties and running into him at the parties n night life! He was one of the good ones. What a nice guy. I'm proud to call mike my friend. He will be missed.
Sue Thady Ballenger
November 5, 2021
My prayers & thoughts to all. Janet I´m sure you will miss him. As to the rest of the family & friends. May God give you all peace. I´ll always remember his smile & working at the army surplus. Cook outs & fun times I´ll hold these memories close to my heart. RIP Mike
Till we all meet again someday.
Judy Zeller
November 1, 2021
Janet and family, I am praying for all of you to have comfort and the grace to deal with this. I knew Mike when we both worked at ACH Food - me in Human Resources. Love to all of you.
Mariah and Miguel Rohlfing
October 31, 2021
Sorry for your loss, he was awesome bus driver.
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Jeff and Trudy
October 31, 2021
Jeff,
Even as you mourn your dad's passing, we hope that you may remember his love when you see your girls and take comfort in those happy thoughts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Fred and Vicky Andrews
October 29, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to the family, so sorry for your loss
Greg too tall lael
October 29, 2021
So sorry for y'all's loss loved hook like a brother!!
Dawn (Taylor) Tinsley
October 29, 2021
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Mike have been so kind to my mom and I thank you for all of your kindness.
Lynn Bryson
October 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss
Donna Miller hayes
October 28, 2021
Janet so sorry to hear about Mike passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
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