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A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Ankeny Memorial Gardens (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd).
Mike was born July 25, 1952 in Des Moines, IA, to William and Isabelle Dwyer. He graduated from Dowling High School and Briarcliff College. Mike worked for Youth Homes for Boys Orchard Place, then Newton Correctional where he retired.
Mike is survived by Luanne Cumings Dwyer; children, Abbigail (Michael) Hanson and Lacy Dwyer; grandchildren, Julien, Jordan, and Ruthie Dwyer; and sister, Pat Dwyer of Colorado. He joins his parents; and son, Micky Dwyer in Heaven.
The family would like to thank Sunnyview Care Center and Suncrest Hospice. They especially want to thank all his Dowling friends who visited and cheered him up.
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Jordan Dwyer
May 29, 2025
Micheal was loving caring person and allways thought about other people before him he was such a good man and I´m proud to so say that he was my grandpa it is so sad to see him go but now he can go spend time with his son now may his soul rest in peace
Deacon Tom Bradley
February 23, 2025
So sorry to hear. Mike was my roommate at Briar Cliff for two years. We always had a good laugh and listen to music.
We lost track of each other, but had some conversations within the last few years. The loss of his son brought us together briefly.
I wish I´d been able to say goodbye.
Blessings to the family
Deacon Tom Bradley
gary perpich
February 18, 2025
rest in peace my dear friend
Mark Baugh
January 30, 2025
Lots of fun conversations buddy. Will miss you.
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Nancy Nelson
January 29, 2025
I met Mike through his loving wife Luann. He was a kindhearted good person. Heaven has received a wonderful man.
Shane smith
January 28, 2025
Mikey you were one in a million you will be missed by many people love you brother !
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