Michael Lyle “Slim” Svejda, 70, of Quincy, formerly of Warsaw, passed away
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11:25 AM at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Mike was born March 17, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of George and
Katherine (Cochran) Svejda. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1972. He
worked in construction in his younger years and later worked at Hubingers/Roquette
retiring after more than thirty years of service. Slim enjoyed the outdoors. He also
enjoyed NASCAR, golf, camping and riding his Harley. Most recently he had become
an avid Caitlin Clark fan.
On December 5, 1975, he was united in marriage to Susan Kae McMahan. She
preceded him in death on September 21, 2008. He later married Christine Sill on
August 17, 2010. She survives. In addition to his wife Christine he is survived by his
children, Jennifer (Gregg) Blickhan of Loraine, IL Josh (Leann) Svejda of Keokuk, IA
and Jason (Kristen) Svejda of Sperry, IA; stepchildren, Danielle (Todd) Poppenhager of
Quincy, IL Justin (Brandy) Dunn of St. Louis, MO and Miranda Dunn of Barry, IL;
grandchildren, Madison and Joey Cooper, Jonah and Levi Svejda and Bennett and
Autumn Svejda; step-grandchildren, Donavan Poppenhager, Alexia and Ellianna Dunn,
and Mason Dunn ; siblings, Karla (Steve) Wixom, Andy (Melisa) Svejda and Miriam
(Brian) Lorentzen; brothers-in-law, Mark (Tracy) McMahan, Jon (Lisa) McMahan and
Rich Sill; sisters-in-law, Debbie (Jim) Thome and Teri Sill; and numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins.
In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tim
Svejda; sister-in-law, Jeanie; brother-in-law, Lew; and his beloved dog, Auggie.
Mike was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid Hamilton
Cardinals sports fan while his children grew up, not missing a game. He loved spending
time with his children, and grandchildren and was extremely proud of their
accomplishments. He will be dearly missed by his family and anyone that knew him.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Oakwood
Cemetery in Hamilton. Memorials may be directed to Blessing Hospice. Printy Funeral
Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.