Michael Fike

February 28, 1961 - January 22, 2022

Michael Fike, 60, of Limestone Township, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a long battle with small cell lung cancer and lung disease. He passed away surrounded by the love and care of his wife and children. He was born February 28,1961 in Evergreen Park, IL. Michael grew up in Midlothian. IL and was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed traveling and was a great navigator. Outside of work Michael used his free time to fish, scuba dive and watch SciFi movies. He was hardworking, caring and loved making friends and family laugh. He was extremely selfless with a heart of gold and a passion for making the people around him smile. He was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, son, cousin, husband and friend to many people with the patience of a saint. Mike is survived by his wife Linda Fike of Limestone Township; children Pamela Grierson (Donovan) of Chandler, AZ, Timothy Fike of Limestone Township, and Ashley Fike of Limestone Township; sister Suzanne Fike of Vero Beach, FL; grandsons Andrew Grierson, Zaccary Grierson, and Lincoln Grierson; nieces Krystal Skirvin and Kimberly Avery (Kyle) Michael was preceded in death by his mother Wanda Fike. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee, IL from 1-4pm. Those wishing to honor Mike’s memory are encouraged to wear cowboy boots and casual attire. Our hearts are broken by the loss of someone who made such a positive impact on so many of our lives. Mike was a jokester with the goal of making the people around him happy. He cared deeply for everyone around him and will genuinely be missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s memory can be made to the PAN Foundation to support those diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. https://www.panfoundation.org/disease-funds/small-cell-lung-cancer/ •