By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Sunday, November 1, 2020
    4:00 to 8:00 pm and
    Monday, November 2, 2020
    8:00 to 9:30 am
    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Monday, November 2, 2020
    10:00 am
    St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Michael B. “Mike” Gillespie, 67, of Antioch, IL, formerly of Highland, IL., passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, in Zion, IL.

    Mike was born March 9, 1953, to Walter “Joe” and Vivian (nee Kantner) Gillespie at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, IL. On August 2, 1975, he married Susan Korkenmeier at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland.

    Mike was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Antioch, IL. He served as a Eucharistic minister and was involved in the church in various ways. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and liked to sing, dance and play his guitar. Mike loved his time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

    Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years, Susan Gillespie, Antioch, IL; children, Michelle (Bryan) Self, Antioch, IL, Jenny (Jason) Williams, Davenport, FL, Michael B. (Michelle) Gillespie Jr., Green Bay, WI, Christopher (Briana) Gillespie, Fairfax, VA.; grandchildren, Jordan, Bryanna and Emily Self, Allison Sticka, and Alexander Gillespie; great granddaughter, Emma Self; siblings, Connie Stallings, Joe (Tronda) Gillespie and Tim Gillespie, all of Highland, IL; several nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Vivian Gillespie; brother, Patrick Gillespie, in infancy; sister, Barbara Sylvester; brother-in-law, Dan Stallings.

    Memorials may be made to Midwest Dachshund Rescue or the American Cancer Association.

    Visitation: Sunday, November 1, 2020, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Monday, November 2, 2020, from 8:00 to 9:30 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial: Monday, November 2, 2020, 10:00 am, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Fr. Piotr Kosk

    Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery, Highland, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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12 Condolences
 
  1. Mike Volkert / October 30, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    Mike, Erin and I want to express our deepest sympathies. Our prayers to you and your family. Mike V.

  2. Val Belmonte / October 30, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    With our deepest sympathy as you remember Mike.

    Val and Rita Belmonte

  3. Brenda Sandoval / October 30, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    My deepest sympathy to my co-worker Sue, her family and Mike’s family. May the good Lord give you all strength

  4. Kim Loewe / October 30, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    My sincere condolences to Mike’s family and friends on your loss,

  5. Victoria and James Schiller / October 30, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    My deepest sympathy from my family to yours, Sue. I know that with faith, you will remember all the loving times you had with Mike. And he will always hold a special place in your heart. Vicky Schiller

  6. Sue Powell / October 31, 2020 at 2:47 pm

    Mike was my manager at Zion Walmart. He was great to work with. Such a sweetheart. God speed Mike. Your gonna be missed.

  7. Jeff Kennedy / October 31, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    My most sincere condolences to the entire Gillespie family. Mike was a truly great man that I had the pleasure of working with for many years at Walmart. It was always a joy to see how many people he touched and to hear the kind words that were always said about Mike. Rest In Peace Mike.

  8. Aaron Smith / November 1, 2020 at 10:24 am

    So sorry for the loss.. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  9. Cheryl Henning / November 1, 2020 at 6:26 pm

    Wally and I are so truly sorry for your loss. Mike was a pleasure to know and it was so very clear how much he loved his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and your family…

  10. Terry Obernuefemann / November 2, 2020 at 8:52 am

    Sue, We are so sorry to hear about Mike. I remember in high school, you and Mike seemed so happy together; you both had that twinkle in the eye when being around each other. He was very kind, a man of faith, and loved his wife and family. He was be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Terry and Dan Obernuefemann

  11. Paula / November 2, 2020 at 11:42 am

    I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace. Just know that I am here for you.

  12. Winston Knolls School / November 2, 2020 at 12:11 pm

    Our sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow and healing.
    – The Staff of Winston Knolls School

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