Dear Lynn,
I met you with Mike at Matt and Ellen's graduation celebration for Annabelle last summer. I am so grateful to have had a brief, but humorous as I remember, conversation with Mike. I think the world of Matt and could feel the love that day. So wonderful to read of the huge number of friends you've had to accompany him on this journey we call life. The best, best, best to you and your family now and forever. God Bless you always. Mary Fanara, cousin to Ellen and Matt. Rockford, IL

A candle was lit by Mike Brinkman on December 4, 2016 12:00 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A GARDEN PATH was sent on December 4, 2016

Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. --Brian and Joni Harp/Austin and Ashley Fritsch

Message from Kathy and Mike Wirth

December 4, 2016 8:30 AM

To the Harp family-our sincere sadness at the passing of your father, brother, husband. Mike was a wonderful person and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Message from Linda

December 4, 2016 7:07 AM

My condolence to the family. Losing a loved one to death is the hardest thing to deal with. Although it doesn’t seem like it now, we can draw comfort from the Bible account of the resurrection of Jesus’ friend, Lazarus, recorded at John 11:11-14. Just as Jesus awakened Lazarus, one day we too will see our loved ones again as promised at John 5:28, 29 & Rev. 21:3,4. Until that day comes it is my hope you can draw comfort from Jeremiah 29:11, 12. They are Jehovah God says when we pray to him he will listen.

Message from Tammie and Keith Zelhofer

December 3, 2016 7:46 PM

So sorry to hear about your brother Marcy. Sounds like he led a wonderful life. Our sympathies to the whole family.

Message from Mary & Dave Peterson

December 3, 2016 1:07 PM

Lynn, Dave and I extend our deepest sympathies to You, your kids and grandkids along with Michael's entire family. What a very touching and moving obituary. He is now at peace, no more suffering.

A candle was lit by Mary & Dave Peterson on December 3, 2016 1:06 PM