Mike J. Kilpatrick

Michael Joseph Kilpatrick, 63, of Petoskey, passed away on May 26, 2021 following a courageous battle with a short illness.

Mike was born on July 17, 1957, in Petoskey to Clifford and Colleen (Casey) Kilpatrick. He graduated from Petoskey Public Schools in 1976. He was a proud member of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians.

On July 17, 1982, he married Linda Lesher at Saint Francis Xavier Church in Petoskey. Together they raised two children, Melissa Ann and Matthew Mark. He was employed at Burns Clinic and Northern Michigan Hospitals for several years as well as other business in the area.

He will be fondly remembered as “that guy” who enjoyed lending a helping hand or a sympathetic ear to anyone who needed him. He enriched the lives of every person he encountered daily whether it be a cold drink for the mail carrier or friendly conversation with whoever walked by.

He is survived by his wife Linda; children Melissa and Matthew; granddaughters Hayley and Charlotte Kilpatrick; siblings Colleen Himelright, Linda Hogge, Maureen Kilpatrick, Early (Mickey) Kilpatrick, Tom Kilpatrick, Mary Poynter, Nancy (Mike) Cassidy, Kevin Kilpatrick and Dan (Sherry) Kilpatrick; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; as well as his brothers Ralph and Casey Kilpatrick.

A memorial service will be held at Stone Funeral Home on June 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with one hour visitation prior to the service. Reverend David Behling will officiate. Burial will take place at Littlefield Township Cemetery immediately following.

In the spirit of helping others, the Kilpatrick family is asking that charitable donations be made to Brother Dan’s Food Pantry in memory of Mike (415 State Street, Petoskey, MI 49770).

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