Born April 10, 1956 in Pekin to Thomas Henry Sr., and Donna J. Henrichs Lawson, he married Susan L. Reagan on February 27, 1998 in Pekin.
Surviving are two sisters, Christy L. Siebdrath of Pekin and Sheila R. Dudley-Harkey of Davenport, Iowa; one brother, Thomas Henry, II (Doris) Lawson of Columbia, South Carolina; step-father, Earl D. Dudley of Pekin; three nephews; two nieces; eleven great-nieces and nephews; and one great-great-nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother (Donna J. Henrichs-Dudley), and one nephew (David S. Wight).
Michael worked for Keystone Steel and Wire Company in Bartonville for 8 years, Caterpillar, Inc. for 2 years, and last for Cherokee, Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina for 1 year.
Michael enjoyed fishing, camping, recycling, mushroom hunting, and playing the guitar. He worked hard and had a giving heart.
A celebration of life service will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following the service.
