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Michael Lind Obituary
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at First Congregational Church in Galva. Pastor Robert Curry will officiate. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Rux Funeral Home in Galva. Burial will be in Galva Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to First Congregational Church.
He was born Aug. 1, 1949, in Galesburg, the son of Clyde M. and Irma I. (Hinderliter) Lind. He married Teresa Perez on June 17, 1979, in Monmouth. She survives, as do three daughters, Audra (Ryan) Holmes of Forrest Park, Stacey (Mike) Flynn of Aurora, and Jackie Lind of Peoria; a son, Brent (Hannah) Lind of Galva; his sister, Sandra (Philip) Theobald of Peoria; and five grandsons, Tobias "Toby" Lind, Jameson Bainbridge, Evan Flynn, Aaron Holmes and Colin Flynn. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mike graduated from Galva High School and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He worked in the healthcare business and most recently as a consultant. He was a member of First Congregational Church in Galva where he taught Sunday school, was on the council and served as the church clerk. Mike was a man of faith and a jokester who never met a stranger. He loved the Galva community and what it had to offer. His enjoyments included boating, cooking and grilling, gardening, swimming, cars, clock trains, ham radios, animals, guns, hunting in his earlier years and listening to '70s music. He was most proud of his family and especially enjoyed spending time with them.
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rosie and bill rossell
January 14, 2020
Mike not only welcomed Josh into his family but always made us all feel welcome when we visited. I truly miss him and Terry! They both hold a very special place in my heart!
Randy Sollenberger
January 24, 2015
Mike was my Best Friend in 7th and 8th grade. His family was so gracious in allowing my younger brother and I to come and play at their house. Mike was gregarious, and enjoyed contacting his Ham Radio friends. "Jokester" is the perfect adjective for Mike. We had so much Fun together, and Laughed continuously. I'm so happy that Mike had such a Full and Happy Life.
Walt Schuttler
January 20, 2015
My sympathy to the Lind Family.
Gerald and Marcia Pauley
January 20, 2015
Terry,
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I enjoyed the time we spent on joint consulting projects and being able to access his depth of knowledge of the healthcare industry. His clients have suffered a tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Bill and Rosie Rossell
January 20, 2015
No words can express how sorry we are for your great loss and ours as well because we considered Mike a true friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RITA MCINTOSH
January 20, 2015
Terry, You have my deepest sympathy. Will always remember the help you gave me while working at Pekin Family Practice. Rita McIntosh
mindy haynes
January 20, 2015
I am so sad and so sorry for the loss of Mike. We truly loved him here at Pekin Family Practice. He was always so positive and always smiling. I could count on him making me laugh everytime he was here. My thought and prayers are with you all in this time of grief.
January 20, 2015
Dearest Audra and family,
Our hearts are broken for you for your tremendous loss. We very much enjoyed the times we would see Mike either in Forest Park or at Klinger. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Much love, Mike and Kathy Spinelle
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