Michael J. Spickler

Michael J. Spickler, 53, died in his home on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010. Born July 31, 1957, the son of Bruce and Carole (Wurtz) Spickler. Married Linda Rakuc in Rockford on June 25, 1983. He worked at Wickes Lumber, Stock Lumber, United Building Center, and most recently as a Contractor Sales rep. for Kitzmans Lumber. He was a member of Christ the Savior Orthodox Church. Mike graduated from East High School in 1975 and was a proud member of the E-Rabs 1974 State Championship Football Team as an outside linebacker and defensive end. He was an active member of the East High Booster Club and backer of East High athletics, particularly football, baseball, volleyball, and dance team in support of his children and their friends. Mike was an avid Bear fan and also enjoyed fishing and boating at Castle Rock Lake, WI. Survivors: his wife, Linda, their children, Stephanie and Alec, his parents, Bruce and Carole, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Lidia Rakuc, sisters, Barbara Kosinski and Karen Spickler, his brothers-in-law, Jim (Corinne) Rakuc and their children, James and Ashley, Tom (Lynn) Rakuc, and their children, Ciara and Chelsea, other relatives including, Ron (Vera) Fox, Jeff Fox, and Kristin (Tony) Hammes and their son, Jonah and many good friends. Predeceased by his grandparents, John and Elizabeth Wurtz.

Visitation from 4 - 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford, with a Memorial Service at the conclusion. Memorials to his wife, Linda, for distribution to East High School Athletics. Online condolences may be made at sundbergfh.com

4 pm - 7 pm Friday, November 12, 2010 in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd.

At the conclusion of the visitation.