Michael K. Gannon, 68, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Unity Point Health – Trinity, Rock Island, following a brief illness.  Cremation rites were accorded.  A memorial service will be 1 pm Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Visitation will be from 11:30 am until service time at the funeral home.  Inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made in care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the American Lung Association.

Mike was born May 27, 1954 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Leo C. and Almeta E. (Spielman) Gannon.

He was a life-long resident of the Quad-Cities, spending most of his time in Rock Island.  After graduation from Rock Island High School in 1972, Mike worked at John Deere Parts Warehouse.  Later, he joined the Laborers' Union Local 309 and worked on many projects in and around the Quad-Cities, ultimately specializing in large interstate pipeline projects.

Mike married Debora Warmbold.  They later divorced.  In 1998, Mike married Susan Rowe.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed golfing.  Mike loved spending time with his wife, Sue, on long walks, bike rides and picnics.  He was a devoted son and had unwavering loyalty to his family and friends.

Mike is survived by his wife, Susan Gannon; brothers, Dr. David (Lois) Gannon and Thomas (Lisa) Gannon; nephews, Tim, Matt, Sean and Kyle Gannon; nieces, Jennifer Behymer and Danielle Gannon; step-mother, Diana Gannon; mother-in-law, Jan Rowe; brothers-in-law, Rick and Ryan; sister-in-law, Kelly; and step-son, David McGehee and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Steven, step-father, Joseph Math and cousin, Mike Humphries.

Mike's family would like to give special thanks to his long-time close friends, Jack Riley, Chuck Carter and Mike Voss for their support over the years.

Even as his health was failing, Mike's generosity was on display with his status as an organ donor through, "Gift of Hope", benefitting up to twenty other people in need.

Online condolences, memories and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/

American Lung Association
55 W. Wacker Suite 1150, Chicago IL 60601
Tel: 1-800-548-8252