Michael Pratt Obituary
Mike was born February 20, 1973, in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Pratt & Gail (Hanson) Mathews. He graduated from Lakeshore High School in 1992. Mike worked for Light Source in St. Joseph as a professional lighting designer. He was an avid Notre Dame and Chicago Bears fan, and he had a deep love for animals, especially his dogs. Mike also enjoyed working on cars and took great pride in his projects.
Mike is survived by his mother Gail (Tom) Mathews; father Robert David (Ingrid) Pratt; daughter Kayla Pratt; son Travis Pratt; brother Robert (Melissa) Pratt; sister Rebecca Pratt; stepbrother Tom Mathews Jr.; and niece Mackenzie Pratt.
Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents Merlin & Mary Alice Hanson and Barb & Bob Pratt.
Arrangements are entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Service. Memorials may be made to Hanson Hospice Center. A private burial will be held in the spring at Hickory Bluff Cemetery in Stevensville.
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Arieanna Connor
January 19, 2026
Hi Mike this is arieanna I'm sorry that I didn't get to say goodbye but u will be very much missed by all of us but mostly me I hope to one day be able to see u again Mike forever and always love arieannaies
Dynamic trio
January 18, 2026
My kids and I will cherish the time we spent with you at the lake on the boat or the block fireworks or the snowing trick or treating (loved that Durango) with soaking wet and cold kids.... We've had the last 5 years of wonderful memories and I am so lucky to have been your friend.... My kids and I will always keep you in our hearts and missed you will be EVERY day
Candace
January 18, 2026
Forever and Always. I love you so much Michael David Pratt and we are going to miss you so much and I'm forever grateful for having you as a part of our lives and enjoyed every moment . RIH/heaven my dearest and beautiful friend who was so compassionate about people and I was drawn to you because I have the same compassion.... I'm really sorry I will miss you forever and Always until we meet again my bestie
Patricia Connor
January 14, 2026
Thanks for letting us get to know you and your going to be greatly missed Tricia and Tim
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Tracy Harlan
January 14, 2026
So sorry I couldn't be there for you.i only just met you but I really liked you a lot.RIP. Big Mike.
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