James Michael Kreher's Obituary
James Michael Kreher, 72, of Harristown, Illinois, passed away January 13, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, Illinois.
“Mike” was born in Decatur, Illinois, on June 26, 1951, the son of James and Betty (Augustine) Kreher. He worked with his father at the filling station in his early years and then began his own career as an auto mechanic later in life. In between those years, he worked at Borg-Warner, Clinton Power Plant, and TCI Cable. He loved fishing, NASCAR, and being with his grandchildren.
Mike is survived by his children Timothy Kreher of Naples, Florida, Toby Kreher of Monticello, Illinois, and Tracy (Jason) VanAlstine of Naples, Florida; siblings Janet (Chuck) Lanham, Donna Conour, Barbara Godsey, Dennis Kreher, Carol (Brandy) Williams, Mary (Dwayne) Darnall, John Kreher, and Lindsey (Danell) Kreher; grandchildren Brittaney McClimon, Savanna Reed, Wesley Young, Alexander Young, Mason Kreher, and Cale Kreher; 4 great-grandchildren; his beloved Vicki Kreher; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Julie Kreher.
Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Mike. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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