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Michael Worthington Obituary
GENEVA, Il. - Michael Worthington, 70, passed away surrounded by his family, September 25, 2015 at Delnor Hospital. Mike is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ann Terrell Worthington; his children, Keith Worthington, of St. Charles, IL, Janet Roecker and husband, Michael, of Lawrence, KS, and Carolyn Minear and husband, Chad, of St. Charles, IL; his 5 wonderful grandkids, Thomas Minear, Adam Roecker, Matthew Minear, Nathan Minear and Molly Roecker; his sister Elaine Britt and husband, Jerry, of Raleigh and his brother, Marlowe Worthington and wife, Susan, of Sundance, WY and many cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Lucie Forrest Worthington and his brother, Burt Worthington and sister-in-law Margaret Worthington. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and colleague to so many. He loved his family, his faith, his work, his fire truck and good barbecue and banana pudding to finish it off! Mike spent many wonderful years as a firefighter, fire chief, radio salesman, volunteer and board member. His career with Motorola took him across the US and the world, with assignments in Singapore and wonderful trips to countries around the world that helped build a global network of friends and colleagues he cherished. His true passion, though, was his loving wife and family. They will all miss him deeply and will carry a part of him with them eternally as he rests in peace with the Lord.
His family will host a visitation on Friday, October 2, 2015 at 10:00am at the Winterville Christian Church, 257 Cooper St. Winterville. Service will follow at 11:00am with the burial to take place thereafter in the Worthington Family Cemetery, corner of Corey and Worthington Roads in Winterville. Lunch will take place at the church following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Winterville Christian Church.
Farmer Funeral Service is assisting the family. You may send online condolences to farmerfuneralservice.com. As published in The Daily Reflector
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Jimmie Brock
March 28, 2020
Wow...I just saw this. I worked for Mike back in the late 80s in Dallas. A great leader. I'll always remember him smiling and saying, "Hey Bud!!". I picked up the habit and do the same today.
Dan Przybylski
March 28, 2020
One of the great Motorolans who led the way for our collective success.
Our condolences to the family.
ruth kronfeld
September 24, 2019
I miss all of the wonderful times I had in the kitchen with Mike. Mike really knew how to through a meal together.
Lunch with Mike at his house was always an adventure. I miss him and keep him in my thoughts always.
Thurman Worthington
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Dear Michael's Family
While I did not know Michael during his adult years....his brother Burt and sister Elaine and I were very good friends when we grew up in Winterville. I am so very sorry to learn of Michael's death. I wish his enire family "best wishes" and may God be with you.
Thurman Worthington
Virginia Beach, VA
J. B. Edwards
October 1, 2015
My sincere Sympathy to the family. My thoughts are with you.
Warren Diffenderfer
September 29, 2015
Carolyn and I are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a delightful person and we cherish our time of knowing him and all the Worthingtons during our time at Geneva UMC.
Warren & Carolyn Diffenderfer
Brenda Maigaard
September 28, 2015
Janet, Ann, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with each of you. With care, Brenda
Ruth Kronfeld
September 27, 2015
Ann-Neil and I were so very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. You can be assured that Mike is making out "Things To do Lists" for the Lord and I am sure that the Lord is just shaking his head. Mike was always thinking of others and not himself. He was a wonderful human being and I was thankful I could always call him my friend.
September 27, 2015
Ann...I was so sorry to learn Mike's passing. I had just seen you and Mike at Panera a few weeks ago. Please accept my thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I always enjoyed working with Mike.
Terry Andrew
Janet Dubbert
September 26, 2015
Ann, in your time of sorrow please accept my condolences on the loss of Mike. Mike was a giving person and shared his life-values with many. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Anyone who was privileged to hear one of his stories or jokes, will have a piece of sunshine with them always. I pray that sunshine is always with you.
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