Obituary of Michael MacNeil

Michael Allen MacNeil was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 26, 1947. He was one of six children born from the union of the late Murdoch MacNeil and the late Theresa (Corrigan) MacNeil. He attended Western High School in Detroit and graduated in 1965. Michael married the love of his life the former Jackie Durham on October 19, 1968 in Dearborn, Michigan. From this union came the birth of three boys. For several years Michael worked as a construction laborer. However, he was forced to take a medical retirement many years ago. Michael was extremely proud of his three boys and later in life found the joy in having thirteen grandchildren which he became very fond of. He had a great sense of humor and was the family's practical joker through and through. Michael enjoyed watching Western movies and was a big fan of "The Bowery Boys" and "Gunsmoke". He also appreciated the humor of "The Three Stooges". Michael was an avid card player, and he liked old cars. He had a beautiful voice and he could often be heard singing along to the Oldies, his favorite music. Michael Allen MacNeil age 63 of Newport passed away at 4:08pm Friday afternoon, May 27, 2011 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by two sisters: Mary McCluskey and Margaret "Peg" Gonzales. Michael leaves to cherish his memory a beloved wife of more than forty-two years: Jackie MacNeil of Newport; three sons: Michael (Nicole) MacNeil of Alpena, Donald (Sheila) MacNeil of Southgate, and Robert (Danielle) MacNeil of Newport; two sisters: Theresa "Sue" Hendrickson of Taylor and Linda Sisk of Allen Park; one brother: Floyd MacNeil of Detroit; and thirteen grandchildren: Devin, Nicholas, Christopher, Brooklyn, Sienna, Kastein, Brianna, Eric, Faith, David, Noah, Gabriel, and Able. Cremation has taken place. Friends may gather from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00pm with Father Marc Gawronski pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the MacNeil Family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or send a floral tribute by visiting www.merklefs.com; Life Stories page.