Michael J. Morales, 67, passed away at 1:23 p.m.Wednesday September 9, 2009, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born on August 13, 1942, in Alton, the son of Jose and Urvana (Macias) Morales.
He married Victoria Kratzer on August 26, 1967, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Alton.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton. He worked for Goodwin Brothers Printing Company as a paste-up artist for 35 years, and retired from Alton Mental Health as a security therapy aid. He also owned and operated Morales Tacos and volunteered as a coach for soccer and baseball with Alton Park and Recreation and St. Matthew's Catholic School.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Ramon Morales and his wife Ketra of Alton, Todd Morales and his wife Michelle of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Matthew Morales and his fiancée Jennifer of Alton; four grandchildren, Jordon Myers, Michaela Morales, Julian Mukerji and Jada Morales; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Jose and Linda Morales and Mario Morales, all of Alton; one sister, Rose Brewer of Cuba, Mo.; and many nieces and nephew whom he loved and adored.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ramon Morales and two sisters, Delores Voyles and Angela Hagen.
In celebration of his life was held at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 12, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton.
Burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Alton with full military rites.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church building fund.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.staten-fine.com.
Perry Coons
Those who still live in the Alton area are familiar with Mike's restaurant and catering. I first met Mike and his brother Joe when we played baseball for the ONIZED Little League team. Mike was always a stand up guy. I was always proud to be his friend.Adrian White
Sorry to hear that Michael is no longer with us. I remember his relaxed mood and that pleasant smile when ever I would see him. Always a good guy so sorry he won't be at the class union this fall....greatly missed.