Born April 4, 1970 in Elwood, Indiana to Michael and Karen (Cassidy) Clary, he married Penny Dimmett on April 5, 1995 in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Surviving is his wife of 27 years; two daughters, Jennifer (Chris) Edge of Longs, South Carolina and Jessica (Kevin) Milhime of Green Valley; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Alivia Colson; his parents of Elwood, Indiana and three brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Clary of Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Clary of Portage, Michigan and Mr. And Mrs. Brian Clary of Columbia, South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by one son, John Alderson and one grandson, Logan Studevant.
Mike was an eight year veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
He worked at ATS in East Peoria as a maintenance specialist in Caterpillar, Inc. facilities for 14 years, last working Wednesday, November 23rd.
Mike was an avid archer, hunting deer and served as the Illinois Chairman of the Illinois Archery Association.
A gathering celebrating Mike’s life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Marine Corps League in Pekin located at 13370 Garman Road, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Marine Corps League, 13370 Garman Road, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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