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Bethalto - Raymond "Mike" Michael Anderson, 60, of Bethalto, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 9, 1965, the son of Raymond J. and Jane K. (Arterberry) Anderson.
Mike worked at Wieland Group as a machinist. He was a member of First Christian Church in Bethalto. Mike loved to build engines for racing, and working on cars, especially his 53 Fleet Side Pickup. He also worked in Hamel. Illinois on a Humvee and heavy equipment Military refurbishment project. He enjoyed fishing, and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinal's and St. Louis Blues.
Along with his parents, Raymond and Jane, he is survived by a sister, Lora (Steve) Luck of Bethalto; a brother, Mark Anderson of Rosewood Heights; nieces and nephews, Sara Luck, Nathan (Samantha) Luck, Emily Luck, Mark Ryan Anderson, Lilly Annette Anderson, and Violet Jane Anderson; and a great-nephew and great-niece, Daniel and Jane; and his beloved rescue dog Gretchen.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 12 p.m., at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Pastor Matt Hale will officiate. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society and/or The American Cancer Society.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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Kim Mcclellan (Stilley)
June 4, 2025
My condolences to Mike family. He was a classmate of mine in High School, and was very well like. He was very humorous, always cracking jokes. He will be missed by the class of 1983!!!
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