East Alton—Mickey D. Shake, 69, passed away Wednesday, March 08, 2023 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Born Dec. 29, 1953 in Alton, he was a son of Harold and Mary (Nelson) Shake.

A U.S. Army veteran, Mickey worked as a laborer as well as a truck driver and maintenance man.  He loved listening to music, watching golf and hanging out with his friends.

Survivors include his daughter, Marci (Joe) Thomas of Bethalto; 2 brothers and a sister, Donnie, Terry, and Linda; his life partner, Liz Linville; 4 stepchildren, Susan, Cassie, Eli, and Lillian; many grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Richard, Harold, Jr. and Ronnie and a sister, Tina.

Memorial visitation will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Paynic Home for Funerals from 5 p.m. until services begin at 7 p.m.