Michael A. Fobber

April 24, 1967 - August 17, 2020

Michael A. Fobber, age 53, of Hanover, IL passed away in his home, Monday, August 17, 2020. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August, 22, 2020 at 3pm, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Hanover. Visitation will take place from 2pm until 3pm. Masks and social distancing practices will be required. Family and friends are invited to share in Michael’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Michael was born April 24, 1967, in Freeport, IL, the son of G. Scott and Mary (Zeal) Fobber. He attended Hanover schools, graduating from Hanover High School with the class on 1986. After high school, Michael had a brief stint in the Marines, then worked multiple factory jobs over the years. More recently, Michael found his calling. His passion for helping those with mental disabilities was put to good use at Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc., Dubuque Mission Services, where he worked as a caregiver. Michael was a private man who mostly kept to himself, but he enjoyed sports and travelling when he had the opportunity. One of the happiest periods of his life, was a three-week trip, travelling the western United States, most notably, the Rocky Mountains. Michael is survived by his mother, Mary (Betty Kundert) Fobber, of Hanover, IL; three step-sons, Marcelo Diaz, Kaeshawn Diaz, and Joseph Diaz; two sisters, Connie (Alvin) Robertson, of Brighton, MI, and Lisa (Todd) Bonar, of Summerville, SC; as well as many extended family members. Michael is preceded in death by his father, G. Scott Fobber, and grandparents, Harley and Eileen Zeal, Jesse and Jane Fobber, and Ivalene Barker.