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Michael McInnis Obituary
Dr. Michael "Mike" John McInnis, 62, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Rock Springs, Wyo., after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 4, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wis., and was raised in Marion. He was the oldest of 12 children born to Mary McInnis and the late Dr. William McInnis. He graduated from Marion High School in 1968, Marquette University in 1972 and The Medical College of Wisconsin in 1976. He did his family medicine residency in Norfolk, Va. In 1977, he moved to Rock Springs, where he worked at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and later went into private family practice.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughters, Chelsi Peterson and husband, Blake, Rock Springs, Wyo.; and Meagan Varley and husband, Mark, Point of Rocks, Wyo.; mother, Mary McInnis, Clintonville, Wis.; brothers, Pat and wife, Patty, Minneapolis, Minn.; Timm, Lewiston, Idaho; Bill and wife, Janine, Dallas, Texas; Tom and wife, Sue, Oshkosh; Brian and wife, Monica, Plano, Texas; Cormac and wife, Colleen, Green Bay; and Chris and wife, Michelle McInnis, Little Chute; sisters, Katie and husband, Bill Dittrich, Boston, Mass.; Margaret McInnis, Seattle, Wash.; Maureen and husband, Don Lundby, Great Fall, Mont.; and Aileen and husband, Joe Page, Anchorage, Alaska; several nephews and nieces; stepchildren, Gary A. Ratti and wife, Dawn and Chris Ratti, and three step-grandchildren, Miles, Emery and Colten Ratti, all of Rock Springs,Wyo. He is preceded in death by his father, William McInnis; and first wife, Karin McInnis.
A celebration of life took place on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, Wyo.
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July 21, 2013
I knew Mike when he was at Marquette. He was intelligent, articulate, kind, and considerate. Never said a cross word about anyone or anything.
Just learned of his passing and it saddens me. He was a great friend when we were at Marquette and in the Avalanche Ski Club.
Rest in Peace, Mad Dog!
go Warriors! go Packers!
Dan Elandt
February 22, 2013
Michael was only 4 yrs old when I left Marion. His father Bill McInnis, was responsible for my going to Marquette. A finer family I have never known. God Bless you, Mary, and all of your family, as you grieve the loss of Michael, who is now with his dad in heaven.
February 19, 2013
I was just a kid in Clintonville and for some reason I had the utmost repect for old Dr. MCinnis..I am sure Dr. Michael followed his footsteps.. My sympathy to your family.
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