Reverend Father Michael Preston Conner

Reverend Father Michael Preston Conner, 75 of Traverse City, Michigan. passed away on February 8, 2021 of complications from liver cancer. Father Mike was born on November 3, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Gordon and Eleanor (Schwartz) Conner.

A graduate of St. Mary’s and St. John’s Provincial Seminary, Father Mike was ordained to the priesthood on November. 29, 1985 serving the Diocese of Gaylord. Father Mike recently retired from active ministry after 35 years due to health issues. His is preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by brothers Gordon Allen of Silver Springs, Maryland, John of Salt Lake City, Utah, and nephews Kevin, Christopher and Alexander.

There will be a Vigil Service at Immaculate Conception Church in Traverse City, Michigan on Monday, February 15, 2021 at 7:00 pm with visitation from 5-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church at 11:00 a.m. with viewing one hour prior. The Most Reverend Walter Hurley, Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Gaylord, will preside together with concelebrants who are able to attend. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Kewadin, Michigan in the spring.

For those not wishing or cannot attend in person, his service will be live streamed by the Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home of Kingsley.