{"id":46972,"date":"2026-09-16T11:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T16:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=46972"},"modified":"2026-09-18T16:36:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T21:36:04","slug":"michael-j-meyer-79-of-effingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/46972-michael-j-meyer-79-of-effingham\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael J. Meyer (79) of Effingham"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Michael J. Meyer, 79, of Effingham, passed away on September 9, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Born to the late Robert and Peggy Jean Meyer on June 13, 1947, Mike grew up in the Chicagoland area but made Effingham his home for most of his adult life.<\/p>\n<p>Mike was the beloved husband of Kathy; devoted stepfather to Tanya (Dean) Tyska; proud grandfather to Dylan and Sam Tyska; cherished brother to Ron (Mary Beth) and Dirk (Jeanne); and beloved uncle to Molly (Daniel) O\u2019Neil and Erin, Christine and Lisa Meyer.<\/p>\n<p>A U.S. Army veteran, Mike proudly served his country before embarking on a distinguished career in law. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics from the University of Illinois and his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School, where he finished second in his class. Mike practiced law for more than 50 years and for decades owned and operated his own law practice in Effingham. The law was more than his profession; it was a passion and an important part of his life. Outside the office, Mike loved golf and spent many happy hours on the course. He also enjoyed coaching youth baseball and was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan. His life was grounded in a strong faith and a deep commitment to his family, his church and his country. Mike will be deeply missed by his family, friends, clients and the many people whose lives he touched throughout his years in the Effingham community. He will be remembered for his sharp mind, his devotion to the law, his faith and the things and people he loved most.<\/p>\n<p>Funeral services with military rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the church. Services are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to the Effingham American Legion Post 120. 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