Michael James "Mick" Puffer

July 18, 1942 - January 25, 2022

Michael James “Mick” Puffer, age 79, of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born July 18, 1942 in Kankakee, the son of Lester & Margaret Patterson Puffer. Mick married Ruth Hatley on October 30, 1964 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Kankakee. He worked at Roper Corporation in Bradley and Henkel Chemical Corporation for several years until his retirement. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He enjoyed golfing with his friends. Most of all, Mick enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Puffer of Bourbonnais; one daughter, Beth & Jim Kuhr of Buffalo Grove; one son, Paul Puffer of Limestone; one sister, Sharon & Lyle Berns of Clifton; and five grandchildren, Adam Kuhr, Ethan Kuhr, Grace Kuhr, Abigail Puffer, and Kelsey Puffer. Mick is preceded in death by his parents. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family inurnment will be held at The Garden and Columbarium at Kelley Prayer Chapel, Olivet Nazarene University at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, Bradley VFW, or OLIVET Nazarene University.