Canton – Michael E. “Mike” Drainer, 64, of Canton, passed away peacefully at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, October 8, 2015 at his residence.
He was born on November 5, 1950 in Carrollton, IL to Eugene P. and Joyce (Axley) Drainer.
He married Janica “Tootie” Wagner in Delavan on August 22, 1970. She survives.
Other survivors include two children Michelle (Tom) Murphy of Canton and Christopher Drainer of Canton, three grandchildren Grant, Blake and Liam Murphy, one brother Daniel R. Drainer of Jerseyville, brothers-in-law Louis (Linda) Wagner of Easton and Roy (Karen) Wagner of Mason City, and several nieces and nephews.
Mike had worked for IHC in Canton, until it’s closing, then became an independent truck driver. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed restoring tractors. He never met a stranger and possessed a deep love for his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 12 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. on Sunday.
Burial will be at Shield’s Chapel Cemetery in rural Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.
To view Mike’s tribute or post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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