Michael Francis Reilly (Mike) of Lincoln, NE passed away peacefully Monday, December 23, 2024, surrounded by family.
Mike was born November 18, 1948, in Vermillion, South Dakota to Anthony Reilly and Delores Bensley. His family later moved to Lincoln, Nebraska. Mike graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1967. He had many jobs but his favorite was caring for residents at Lancaster Manor where he worked as an aide for over 20 years.
Mike married Judy Shannon in 1981. They have one son, James Michael whom Mike adored.
Family was everything to Mike. He loved going to all of Jim’s sports games, volunteering as Cub Scout Assistant, and traveling, often to visit other family members across the country. He loved vacationing at the beach. Mike loved watching football , especially the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Kansas City, Chiefs.
His greatest joy in life was his two grandchildren. He loved them with all his heart and looked at them with such love and pride.
He is remembered for his sense of humor and ability to make others feel at ease and accepted, his many “Mike-isms” and being a catalyst for Jim’s lifelong love of music. Mike was greatly loved and will be profoundly missed.
Mike is survived by his wife, Judy; son, James Reilly (Ellen); grandchildren, Margot (6) and Charlie (4) of Lincoln; sister, Diane Jones of Florida; brother, David Reilly of Richmond Heights, Ohio; and many other family members and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony Reilly and Delores Pape; his wife’s parents, James and Virginia (Hurst) Shannon; and brother-in-law, Wayne Nicholson.
Services will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lincoln Food Bank or Children’s Hospital in Omaha.
Mike’s Funeral Service will be livestreamed HERE
Mike will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Hugs to all from Texas.