On October 17, 2017, Michael L. " Mike" Marsden, 68, a lifelong resident of Dallas City, Illinois, and beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away at his residence at 4:12 p.m.

Mike was born in Tucson, AZ on November 7, 1948, the son of Paul and Thelma (Burrell) Marsden. Mike married Judy (Woods) Marsden, his wife of 48 years, on June 7, 1969 in Ft. Madison, IA.

Mike grew up and went to school in Dallas City, IL. He was a veteran of the US Army, and was stationed in Germany for two years. Mike served as an infantry radio mechanic for two years in the US Army, and then returned home at the end of his service. Mike also worked for JI Case in Burlington, IA, and retired in 2005. While working at JI Case, Mike worked as a painter, welder and a quality control inspector over the years. He, and his wife, also owned and operated the Tasti Korner in Dallas City, and enjoyed interacting with the local patrons over the years.

Mike enjoyed working outside with his family, doing building projects around the house and in his shop. In his younger days, he enjoyed riding motorcycles with his family, and brother George Marsden. Mike made several trips to visit his sister Mary Alice (Sid) Kranenburg of Fallsburg, CA, and enjoyed spending time with them in Mexico watching the whales swim by from their veranda. Mike was always supportive of his children and their endeavors, and was always there when they needed his guidance.

He is survived by his wife Judy, and two sons, Doug (Heather Nelson) Marsden of Wasilla, AK, and Rick (Amber Armitage) Marsden of Dallas City. He was a very proud grandfather of five grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his four sisters, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother.

He requested that there be no public service. He will be cremated, and the immediate family will be having a small service in his honor in the summer of 2018. Memorials may be made in his memory to the Blessing Hospice. Contributions may be mailed to; Mike Marsden Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 70, Dallas City, IL 62330.