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Keith Mish Obituary
Keith Lawrence Mish, age 64, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1960 in Durand, WI to Eugene and Shirlee Mish. Keith worked as a machinist for over 40 years. He loved fishing, was excellent at shooting pool, loved riding his motorcycle, he always looked forward to his yearly family reunions, and getting together with family on the holidays. He enjoyed playing dice games and in his earlier years, he raised birds and went to swap meets on the weekends. Keith was a fun person to be around and always made jokes.
Keith is survived by his wife, Maria; son, Ryan; brother, Troy (Kate) Mish; Sister Dawn Faber; nephews Shaun (Jennifer) Brent, Nick, Adam (Mary Lynn); niece McKenna; and relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Shirlee Mish; grandparents; Eddie and Dena Gilbertson and Robert and Bernice Herman.
Lawrence and Monica Mish and several aunts and uncles.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Norris-Segert Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 132 Fremont Street (One block north of Washington St. & Main St.) West Chicago, IL. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Church, 164 N. Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago, IL.
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