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Michael Winnike Obituary
Michael Richard Winnike, 71, of West Point passed away 8:35 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at his home.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant. Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, West Point.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.
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AnnShambo
August 11, 2025
I am so sorry to learn of his passing. Always such a fun cousin. May he rest in peace
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