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Michael Toops Obituary
URBANA – Michael "Mike" E. Toops, 74, of Urbana passed away on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 at Villa of Springfield. He was born on Aug. 19, 1947 in Madison County, Ohio, the son of the late Weldon Jr. and Grace E. (Hughes) Toops.
Mike was a veteran of the United States Army and served our country proudly. He retired from farming and Champaign County Engineers. Mike was a 4-H advisor and an active member of the Mechanicsburg FFA Alumni Association. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 55 years, Connie L. (King) Toops; four sons, Michael Jr.; Jason, Aaron (Tammy) and Nathan (Jeannie) Toops; four sisters, Sara (Phil) Kerns, Shirley Day, Tammie (Tommy) Dingledine and Manelle Carsey; one brother, Doug (Marlene) Toops; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Hazel King.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. A celebration of Mike's life will begin at noon in the funeral home with Dr. Peter Lane officiating. Burial will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery with military honors. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memorial Gathering
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610
Aug
6
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory830 N Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45503-3610
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