Michael Thomas “Mike” Hurst

Share

Mr. Michael Thomas “Mike” Hurst, 74, of Galesburg, Illinois died 6:21 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home. 

He was born December 18, 1945 in Grafton, North Dakota to Tom and Betty (Lilke) Hurst.  He married Bonnie Stohr.  He later married Suzanne M. Gonder May 1, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Michael A. (and Maria) Hurst of Peoria, Illinois and Sean Copher of Kenosha, Wisconsin, three daughters, Ronda (and Kelly Applegate) Copher of Sloatsburg, New York, Robin Roberson of Galesburg, and Rachel Pinkalla of Waukesha, Wisconsin, two brothers, Terry (and Susan) Hurst of Grand Forks, North Dakota and Jim Hurst of Tampa, Florida, 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.  He was preceded in death by his parents and a son William Thomas “Bill” Hurst. 

Mike graduated from Williston High School in Williston, North Dakota.  He was trained as a Linotype operator in the printing trade and later moved to various management roles for the Galesburg Register Mail.  After more than 30 years at the Register Mail he retired in April of 2001.  He was a member of the National Rifle Association.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

As Mike requested, cremation will be accorded.  There is no visitation or service planned.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Service Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com

Spread the word

Other Obituaries

Latest News Podcasts

Subscribe to our Community Newsletter

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Prairie Communications, 55 Public Square, Monmouth, IL, 61462, https://977wmoi.com/. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Choose a Category

Continue Reading

Kenlynn E. Plank

Mrs. Kenlynn E. Plank, 75, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 1:11 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Advocate General Lutheran Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. She was born

Frank Daniel “Dan” Kern

Frank Daniel “Dan” Kern, 82, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. Born on January 17, 1943, in Evanston, Illinois, Dan was the son of Frank and

Loren L. “Butch” Smyers, Jr.

Loren L. “Butch” Smyers, Jr., 86, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the LaMoine Retirement Assisted Living, Macomb, IL. Butch was born June 13, 1938,

D. Mark Morton

D. Mark Morton, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home. Mark was born October 15, 1945 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the

Mary Eloise (Brinkley) Ross

Mary Eloise (Brinkley) Ross, 97, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Good Hope and Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Naples. She was born January