Service Details
A private graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.
RACINE – After a long 3-month health battle, Michael Aceves passed away at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee on August 24, 2020. During his hospital stay, his wife April passed away on June 11, 2020. He was looking forward to his reunion with April and Adam.
He was born on September 23, 1949, the son of the late Jose and Manuela (nee Aguilar) Aceves.
Michael worked as machine grinder and polisher for many years at JI Case Company.
He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. His son Adam died at a young age, but, while Adam was alive, Michael greatly enjoyed spending time with him. He often talked of his walks with Adam and their dog. Their walks in the woods and along the lakefront would last for hours and generated many good memories of their time together.
Michael was also the full-time caregiver for his wife April for many years. They too enjoyed their time together and their weekly outings to the local movie theater.
He spent many hours playing his guitar, writing music, and singing; a hobby that he shared with his older brother Joe. They provided us with some very uplifting tunes, harmonies, and melodies.
Michael is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Manuel and Margaret Aceves of Florida; his nephew, Chris Aceves of Florida; as well as sisters-in-law and other extended family.
A private graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.
Diana Ynocencio Helbling says
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers Rest In Peace , from the Ynocencio family
Mary Thielen Anderson says
I remember growing up with Michael always so friendly. Rest in peace my friend.
Janna Waldeck says
One of the most touching tributes I’ve ever read was written by Michael for Adam. I still have a copy of the tribute, which appeared in the Racine newspaper on 10/14/2016, on my refrigerator. I unsuccessfully attempted to reach Adam’s parents to let them know how penetrating their words of grief were to me.
Now, Adam, Michael, and April are united – my deep condolences to their family, and as Michael said ” Living on the sad side of life is a crying shame”.
Margie Stuckey says
I will forever cherish the moments that I was blessed to have with both Mike and April. He was a quiet gentle soul with a big heart for those he chose to engage with. I will never forget the funny moments. From him showing me how to change the oil in the lawnmower and edging the grass “ the right” way to educating me on guitars. He was a father figure in his own right and did not ever have a problem asking me are you serious, when I argued my points. I can only imagine the moments he had with his son. While I never had the opportunity to meet his son,it was his stories he shared about him that I learned his perspectives. There is no question he loved his son, wife, and family as they were his reason for carrying on. I will never forget the shock on his face when I told him that I loved him and April. It is with a heavy heart that I will say my last Lord’s Prayer with them tommarrow. Mike I know that God is telling you,
“Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Mathew 25:21 I will see you again someday singing and playing your guitar in heaven with Adam and April. Words cannot ever express how much I appreciated you both. Until then run, sing, and smile as God called you home.
Jim Sanders says
I have fond memories of michael
I played music with his brother Joe
Michael was a quiet and gentle soul who I remember with great fondness