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Obituary for Michael W. Sisson
Michael W. Sisson, 60, of Keensburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Wabash General Hospital surrounded by the love of his family. He was born May 19, 1956 in Princeton, IN, the son of Leroy H. and Norma Marie (Woods) Sisson.
Mike married Patricia Poynter on December 29, 1984 and she survives.
Mike was an avid sports fan following all of Chicago’s sports teams. He loved to play pool and greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. He cherished his grandchildren. Mike was employed in the coal mining industry. He was a 1973 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and a member of the First Baptist Church. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mike will be remembered by his wife of nearly thirty two years, Patty Sisson; sons, Levi (Emily) Sisson of Florence, KY, Tanner Sisson of Mount Carmel; grandchildren, Mackenzie Renae, Blayne Steven, Trace Michael, Chance Daniel, Alexia Leigh; mother, Norma Sisson; sisters, Barbara (Mike) Gatton of Breese, IL, Cheryl Wilson of Mount Carmel, Leanna (JoeE) Hunter of Newburgh, IN and many loved nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Leroy; brothers, Gary, Bill and Mark Sisson.
Family and friends are invited to gather 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Freels officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Mike’s tribute wall and leave online condolences for the Sisson family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
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Mike married Patricia Poynter on December 29, 1984 and she survives.
Mike was an avid sports fan following all of Chicago’s sports teams. He loved to play pool and greatly enjoyed spending time with his family. He cherished his grandchildren. Mike was employed in the coal mining industry. He was a 1973 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and a member of the First Baptist Church. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mike will be remembered by his wife of nearly thirty two years, Patty Sisson; sons, Levi (Emily) Sisson of Florence, KY, Tanner Sisson of Mount Carmel; grandchildren, Mackenzie Renae, Blayne Steven, Trace Michael, Chance Daniel, Alexia Leigh; mother, Norma Sisson; sisters, Barbara (Mike) Gatton of Breese, IL, Cheryl Wilson of Mount Carmel, Leanna (JoeE) Hunter of Newburgh, IN and many loved nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Leroy; brothers, Gary, Bill and Mark Sisson.
Family and friends are invited to gather 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Steven Freels officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mike’s memory to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Mike’s tribute wall and leave online condolences for the Sisson family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
To plant a tree in memory of Michael W. Sisson, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
2
Jan
10:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Funeral Service
Monday
2
Jan
1:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Cemetery Details
Location
Highland Memorial Cemetery
college drive
Mount Carmel, il 62863
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