Ogle County News

Michael J. Fletcher

Michael J. Fletcher, 61, Mt. Morris, died peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2013 after a brief illness.

He was born on Feb. 23, 1952 in Freeport, to Joe and Maryalice (Egan) Fletcher. 

Mike was employed at Woods Manufacturing, Oregon.

His interests included golf, traveling, cooking, gardening, working on and repairing things, spending time with friends, playing guitar, and listening to music, especially "blues."

He enjoyed living in Mt. Morris (always a Mounder!). 

Mike is survived by one sister, Beverly (Fletcher) Kitzmiller; a special, long-time companion, Jenny Kerchner.  Mike was the love of her life, and he was a dad to her kids, Deven and Emily. 

He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Kimberly (Fletcher) Homan. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 11 a.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris.

A private family burial will be held. 

A memorial will be established.