George Michael “Mike” Gronewold, 65, of Carthage, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the family farm.

Mike was born March 25, 1961, the son of George, Jr. and Carol (O’Connell) Gronewold, in Carthage, Illinois. He attended Carthage High School, graduating in 1979, and later attended Culver-Stockton College. After high school, he began working for Dowdall Farms. Mike was united in marriage to Marla June Patrick on July 16, 1988, at First Baptist Church in Carthage.  In 1995, he began his thirty-one-year career with Nicor Gas Company, where he was still employed. He also continued farming and raising cattle, a hobby he tremendously enjoyed.

Whether spending time with his wife, attending their daughters’ events, or watching his grandchildren, Mike was a man who devoted his life to his family and serving others. He gave of himself unconditionally, always willing to show up, lend a hand, and support the people he loved. His love for his family was evident in the way he lived each day, and his selfless spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Mike loved Jesus and was an active member of The Crossing Church.

Mike is survived by his wife, Marla, of Carthage; daughters, Randi LeAnn (Zach) Summers of Keokuk, Mary Danielle (Jordan) White of West Point, Lauren Michael Gronewold of Carthage, and Michaela Ann (Kennedy) Gooding of Carthage; grandchildren, Harrison, Addison, and Ellison Summers, Sophia White, Nash Neff, and Adley, Grace, and Reese Gooding; his mother, Carol Gronewold of Carthage; three siblings, Joe (Connie) Gronewold and Jeanne Gronewold, both of Quincy, and Andy (Lori) Gronewold of Carthage; aunts, Gerri Harrison of Carthage and Jane O’Connell of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Gronewold, Jr.; brother, John Gronewold; his in-laws, Junior and Mary Patrick; and uncles, Ed Harrison and Mike O’Connell.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Printy Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery near Basco, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00–8:00 p.m. Friday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.

In honor of Mike’s deep love for his family, a memorial fund has been created to benefit his grandchildren.