MIchael Claeys

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Michael A. Claeys, 75, a resident of Davenport, will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Burial will take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. The family will greet friends Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be additional visitation Wednesday prior to services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Humane Society of Scott County. Mike passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, November 11, 2017 Genesis Medical Center, East surrounded by his three daughters.

Michael Arthur Claeys was born on December 4, 1941 in Davenport, a son of Arthur and Janet (Harms) Claeys. He graduated from North Scott High School in 1960. In earlier years he enjoyed farming with his dad. He then started his working career at Norden Kitchen’s, then Riverside Products and later retired from U.P.S. in 2008. Mike was a lifelong racer. He went from drag racing to stock car dirt track racing, where he made many friends.

Survivors include his three daughters, Lori (Travis) Stewart, Long Grove, Susan (Randy) Wince and Kimberly (Kurt) Weber, all of Davenport; five grandchildren; Tyler and Brittany Whittier, Tessa and Anthony Pozzi and Laken Fluegel.

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home
614 Main Street Davenport, IA 52803

Additional Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM ,Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home
614 Main Street Davenport, IA 52803

Funeral Service

10:00 AM ,Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Halligan-McCabe-DeVries All Faith Chapel
614 Main Street Davenport, IA 52803

Graveside Service

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
804 E. 39th Street Davenport, IA 52807