Michael S. Kirksey

Michael S. Kirksey, 73, of Waterloo, IL, born Sunday, November 7, 1948, in Granite City, IL, diagnosis with Glioblastoma Grade IV on July 2018 expected to only live 1-2 years and fought for 3 plus years and passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family in Waterloo, IL.

Michael was a member of the 777 Machinist Union. He was a member of Monroe Co. Democratic Party and Metzger-Crook Post #6504 V.F.W. Auxiliary in Waterloo, IL.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Franklin J. and Genevieve J., nee Wedic, Kirksey Sr.

Surviving are his:

• Wife of 50 plus years: Sharon L., nee Woolsey, Kirksey of Waterloo, IL
• Daughter: Stephanie Kirksey of Waterloo, IL
• Son: Michael S. (Renee) Kirksey Jr. of Millstadt, IL
• Brother: Frank Kirksey of Hot Springs, AR
• Sister: Patricia (Ron) Pugh of Memphis, TN
• Dear nephews, great nieces and great nephews
• Brothers-in-law
• Sister-in-law

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Metzger-Crook Post# 6504 V.F.W. Auxiliary or Glioblastoma Foundation.Memorial Gathering: Memorial

Memorial Gathering: Gathering will be held at 2:00 -4:00 pm, Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Metzger-Crook Post #6504 V.F.W. Auxiliary in Waterloo, IL.