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Obituary for Mike G. Dyehouse
Mike G. Dyehouse, 65, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on December 20, 1954 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the son of Kenneth Gene and June Louise (Vanmatre) Dyehouse. He married Connie Evans on June 17, 2006, at Hope Fellowship Church and they have enjoyed fourteen years of marriage.  Mike was a member of the Mount Carmel graduating class of 1973. He worked for thirty-plus years as a machinist at Pacific Press and Shear where he was president of the local union. In the early 1980’s he served as Mayor of the Village of Keensburg. He enjoyed being a member of the Freedom Riders. Mike was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved music and often would play his guitar and sing the songs from his heart.  Mike never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with anyone he came in contact with. He cared about animals and loved his dogs. Mike was a Godly man, had a deep faith and truly cared about his family and friends.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.  Mike leaves behind his loving wife, Connie; three sons, Justin (Andrea) Dyehouse, James (Tammy) Jorgensen, Tim Stearman; three daughters, Amber (Kane Harrell) Dyehouse, Jacklyn (John Baize) Kennedy, Tamara (Marty) Smith; eighteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Kay Prosise, Carolyn Lowe; many loved nieces and nephews.   Mike was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Garith, Joe and Colin Soden; sister, Judith Esparza. Graveside Services will be 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Highland Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Daniel Moore officiating.  Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Mike’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Dyehouse family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
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Graveside
Wednesday
16
Dec
12:00 PM
Highland Memorial Cemetery
college drive
Mount Carmel, il 62863
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Highland Memorial Cemetery
college drive
Mount Carmel, il 62863
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