Nicholas Mikez

Nicholas Mikez passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to Joseph and Mary (Rukavina) Mikez on May 6, 1923. He graduated from DeKalb Township High School in 1941, and soon after joined the United States Marine Corps, fighting in the Pacific theatre. Nick was involved in many of the first invasion forces storming the Japanese islands.

After returning from war, Nick was a welder for Hiatt Bros. and later owned his own welding business in Malta. In 1948, he married Barbara Kyler and they had two children.

Nick enjoyed all sports and was a locally recognized fast pitch softball pitcher, playing on several competitive teams. He invested most of his time in the lives of his children and eventually his grandchildren.

Nick is survived by his son, Stephen Mikez of Lombard, daughter Vicki (Robert) Faivre of DeKalb; grandchildren Landon (Colleen) Faivre, Colette (Jeff) Weese, and Jake Faivre; great-grandchildren Ansley and Corinne Faivre, Onalee, Cora, and August Weese; brother Joe (Anne) Mikez, sisters Amanda (Al) McCabe, and Mary Hayenga; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Steve, George, Mikie, and infant brother Nick; sisters Katherine and Anne.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:00am at Finch Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 9:00am until the time of service at the funeral home. Military service will follow the funeral service and will be provided by DeKalb VFW, American Legion and AmVets.  Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory and burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence please visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com . Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 815-758-3841.