Mike L. Bartley, age 68 of Salem, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Salem Township Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born on February 5, 1956, in Salem, the son of Charlotte (Cox) and Paul Bartley. He married the love of his life, Lisa Herman on August 18, 1989, in Paducah, Kentucky, and together they have built a loving family.
Mike is survived by his wife, Lisa Bartley; sons, Anthony Bartley (Alannah) and Michael Bartley; daughter, Christina Bartley; grandsons, Waylon and Trypp Bartley, granddaughters, Krystan Woodward and Kaylee Fink; four great-grandchildren with a fifth on the way; sisters, Pat Montogomery, Barbara Skabialka (Mike), and Kelly Donoho; brother, Joe Monical Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and brother and sister-in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte Monical and step father, Joe Monical Sr.; his birth father, Paul Bartley; mother and father-in-law, Lillian and Arthur Herman; brothers, Richard and LeRoy Lammers; and sister, Gerri Hoard, and husband Junior.
Mike grew up and attended Salem grade school and high school and was baptized at Harvey’s Point Christian Church. He was a certified welder for 34 years with ESI and Americana retiring in 2021.
Mike loved to spend time with his family, go fishing, camping, mushroom hunting, grow a huge garden, and work on side projects in the garage and yard. He never missed his kid’s school activities and enjoyed every event they were involved in. He was a St. Louis Blues fan. Mike helped raise a loving family, was a friend to everyone, and would give a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at Crouse Funeral Home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm with Josh Conley officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until the time of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and can be left at the funeral home. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com
