Michael L. Petty, 73, of Moline, formerly of Kewanee, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Liberty Village in Princeton.

He was born on September 14, 1952 in Aledo, the son of George L. and Marilyn J. (Reeder) Petty. He married Deborah S. Neels on December 11, 1976 in Rock Island and she preceded him in death on December 7, 1997. Survivors include his brother, Edward (Pam) Petty of Kewanee, his sister, Alice (Carl) Hansen of Kewanee and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and aunts. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale Petty.

Michael graduated from Kewanee High School in 1971. He worked for Y&S Candies in Moline, which was widely remembered as the National Licorice Company. He enjoyed karaoke and playing chess and bingo.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 1 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with Rev. Bryan Griem officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. The burial will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in rural Kewanee. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or to the American Heart Association.