Micheal J Jago II, 23, of Newberry, died early Tue morning, Jan 27, 2009, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born Jan 10, 1986 in Marquette, son of Micheal and Rebecca (Collins) Jago, Mike was a 2004 graduate of Newberry High School. Mike was presently employed as a youth care worker at Lakes Area Teaching Family Home in Newberry. Mike was an active veteran of the Michigan National Guard 1437th Multi-Role Bridge Company in Sault Ste. Marie.
Mike was also a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the Portage Township and Newberry Fire Departments, the Tahquamenon Sportsman's Club and the Luce County EMS.
In addition to being a devoted husband and father, his hobbies and interests included going to camp, hunting, fishing, boating the Tahquamenon River, hockey, golf, shooting trap, snowmobiling, hanging out with friends, and helping others when in need.
Mike is preceded in death by his mother in law, Janet Meeker; aunt, Lorri "Jamie" Clay; and grandparents, Clyde Jago and LD Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Lesley of Newberry; son, Wyatt of home; parents, Mike and Becki Jago of Newberry; father in law, Jim Meeker of Mancelona; sister in law, Michelle Meeker (Matt Swisher) of Curtis; siblings, Elisa Jago of Korea, Patty Jago, Michelle (Brad) Huffman, and Jayeanne Anderson, all of Newberry; paternal grandparents, Rosann Brown of Newberry and Sirkka "Mikki" Jago of Idaho; maternal grandparents, Soupy and Donna Collins of Newberry; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends called at St Gregory's Catholic Church in Newberry on Fri, Jan 30, 2009 from 1 to 3 pm. Memorial services followed at 3 pm at the church with Pastor Nancy Barkat officiating.
Through the generosity and consent of Mike's family, Mike was a Gift of Life donor, in hope of helping others in need.
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
