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Michael Lee Parker Jr, age 58, of Sturgis, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1968 in Great Falls, Montana the son of Michael Lee and Mary Louise (Moser) Parker Sr.
Michael was a resident of Sturgis the past 20 years, coming from Colon. He was the owner/operator of Parker’s Home Improvement. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Sturgis Elks, and enjoyed the lake, fishing,
the UP of Michigan, and most of all time with his family.
He was married to Rhonda J Nielsen, who preceded him in death on October 4, 2022. He is survived by his sons Adam T Parker and Eric M (Caitlin) Parker, 2 Grandchildren Zoey and Kevin Parker, Parents, Sister Heidi (Gabe) Macias, 3 Nephews Max, Manny, Miles Macias, and sister in law Linda (Eric) Carr. He was preceded by his son Floyd Ronald Parker.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday at The Farrand Funeral Home in White Pigeon. Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Pastor Tim Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow.
Donations may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church.
