Michael Ross Chickering, 78, of Agency died at 10:50 a.m. Aug. 14, 2026, at his home.
He was born Nov. 27, 1947, in Ottumwa to Lewis and Mary Turner Chickering. He married Teresa Munley July 14, 1972.
Growing up in Agency, Mike had attended Cardinal High School. He worked 30 years for John Deere Ottumwa Works and John Deere Davenport Works, retiring in 2004 as a welding inspector.
Mike attended many car shows and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, working in his yard and watching Iowa Hawkeye basketball. He loved animals, especially his two labradors, and liked feeding and watching birds.
Surviving is his wife, Teresa; their daughter, Maria (Donnie) McMahan of Anamosa; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Fredrick Chickering; brother, John Chickering; and sisters, Marianne Klicker and Rozilla “Rozi” Sadler.
His body has been cremated. Visitation with family present to greet friends will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 (today), at Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at Reece Funeral Home with Chaplain Doug McAntire officiating.
Memorials may be made to Agency Fire and Rescue.
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