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Michael McCoy Obituary
Born: March 8, 1948
Died: August 5, 2017
Michael "Mike" McCoy lost his war with cancer after six and a half years of courageous battle, on August 5, 2017, in his home surrounded by his whole family.
Fighting to the very end to beat the odds he was given in 2010, Mike was an inspiration to family and friends of perseverance and never-failing positivity. For all the years he took chemotherapy to combat his illness, he never missed a day of work or an important event for his children.
Born March 8, 1948, to Donald I. and Carol (Germanson) McCoy in Dixon, IL, Mike attended Catholic elementary school in Dixon and Newman Central Catholic High School in Sterling, IL before serving in the United States Navy from 1966 through 1970. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Mike earned an associate's degree from DeVry Institute in Chicago, IL.
Mike was a principled man who loved his family more than anything in life. He tried to teach his sons by his example to be strong men with gentle hearts. Mike however did have a bit of devilment or mischief in him and those who knew him well, often spotted the twinkle in his eye as he pulled a prank or set up a joke on someone.
On November 28, 1970, he married Anne Varga at St. Patrick's Church in Dixon. He is survived by Anne, his wife of 46 and a half years. Also surviving him are four sons, Jason (Maureen) of Aurora, IL; Todd, of Rice Lake, WI; Peter (Kate) of Louisville, KY; and Dan (Lindsay) of Naperville, IL; grandchildren, Maura, Cody and Quinn of Aurora; Jackson and Henry of Louisville; and Liam and Delaney of Naperville; siblings, Kathy Hochstein of Dixon; Tim (Monica) of Fort Myers, FL; Eileen (Bob) Vogel of Iowa City, IA; Dennis (Donna) of Dixon; and Dave (Kris) of Mineral Point, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, August 10, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin and Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock. Visitation will continue on Friday, August 11, at St. Mary Church, 312 Lincoln Avenue, Woodstock, from 10:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. After the Mass, the cremains will be be taken to the columbarium in Calvary Cemetery, Woodstock, for inurnment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Journeycare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010; St. Mary of Woodstock School Foundation, Inc., Box 233, Woodstock, IL 60098; or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made to legacy.com from The Northwest Herald or at www.slmcfh.com.
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Judi Wett
August 10, 2017
Mike was truly a great guy, I know his family will miss him. He is at peace now, Love to the family
Lew, Judy, Lewis and Amy Miskowicz
August 9, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great man and will be missed. I'm sure you have many great memories of him and we hope they will help you pass through your sad time.
Lew, Judy, Lewis and Amy Miskowicz
Frank Aiello
August 9, 2017
I worked with Mike for many years. He was always such a great person to deal with and a fun guy to talk to. I will miss and remember him fondly.
Dennis Nugent
August 9, 2017
My condolences to Mike's family. He was truly a wonderful person. Rest in Peace my friend.
Jonathan Grupe
August 7, 2017
Another Great Man's light, snuffed out by such a horrible disease. It was such an honor and privilege to work with Mike. I don't remember a time where I didn't see Mike smiling. Such a wonderful person.
August 7, 2017
I am saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with Mike at Guardian Electric in the office many years ago. He always spoke lovingly of his wife and sons. And yes, I remember the twinkle in his eyes when he was up to something, and the laugh afterwards. Prayers to all, Dorie Bauman
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