UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION: Michael “Mike” L. Anderson, 61, of Loves Park, Illinois, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 20, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Mike was born on February 26, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, to Sheila (Anderson) Druetzler, and stepfather, Kenneth Druetzler. Mike attended Hononegah High School, graduating in class of 1978. On December 22, 1979, Mike married the love of his life, Penni Green. Mike was a boat mechanic throughout his life. This also extended into building model cars. Mike was a family man and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He often took them fishing in Wisconsin. He was always in the mood for a round of golf, or a game of darts. He was a proud Minnesota Vikings fan, watching them every Sunday. Mike is survived by his wife, Penni Anderson; children, Jennifer Anderson, Michael (Jennifer) Anderson; grandchildren, Rayven Chabucos, Layla Chabucos, Michael Tipton, Jordan Anderson, and Tabitha Anderson. Mike was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; father-in-law, Edouard “Ted” Green; brother, Willie (Heidi) Guzman; sister, Julie (Guy) Carlson; daughter, Amber Anderson; Uncles, Gary Anderson and Jerry Potts. A Celebration of Life gathering for Mike will take place on Sunday, August 15, 2021, from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. within the Loves Park Motorsports building at 11951 Main Street, Roscoe, Illinois, 61073. If you wish to send a memorial, please address them to Stateline Cremations, who is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois, 61111.
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