Michael D. Mills, 43, of Thiensville, formerly of Mount Pleasant, passed away at his residence, on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born in Lake Forest, IL on June 24, 1981, the son of Larry and Mary (nee: Vaughan) Mills.

After graduating from Gateway Technical College with a degree in Computer Science, he was employed by various IT companies across the United States and also worked as a contractor for the Army in the Middle East during the war.

Surviving are his parents, Larry and Mary Mills, of Mt. Pleasant, WI; sister, Kristen (Chris) Gontscharow, of Kenosha; nieces and nephew, Delilah, Phoebe and James; paternal grandmother, Bobbie Mills, of Zion, IL, and other relatives. Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, W.T. Mills, and maternal grandparents  Dorothy and Burton Vaughan.

Michael brought joy, laughter, and love to those who knew him.  He was an avid reader and passionate Lego builder, he found joy in simple pleasures—whether it was piecing together a new Lego set, diving into a good book, or spending time laughing with his family. He also enjoyed running and hiking which helped provide peace of mind and personal fulfillment. Pasta was his favorite meal, a comfort food he never turned down. His enthusiasm and ability to storytell for Dungeons & Dragons games with his friends will be talked about and remembered for years to come.

Michael will be deeply missed, forever remembered for his creativity, his warmth, and the quiet grace with which he lived.

Service Details

In accordance with his request, a private service took place.