He was born March 8, 1951 in Pekin to James and Joyce Mutchler Dykes.
Surviving are 1 sister, Jennifer Tyler of Belleville; 1 nephew, Collin Tyler also of Belleville; and 1 uncle, Loren (Sherri) Mutchler of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Michael worked as a baker at Panera Bread Company in Quincy since August, 2005.
He had served in the U.S. Army from 1972-79, attaining the rank of Sergeant. His tours of duty included Ft. Knox and Germany. .
He was an avid antique toy collector and New York Yankees baseball fan.
Services will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2007at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. Visitation will be 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
