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Michael James Mackrell, age 51, of Paddock Lake, WI, passed away on May
17th, 2026, at Froedtert South in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
He was born on November 23rd, 1974, in California to Gerald B. Mackrell and Patricia A. (Malone). On January 12th, 2020, Michael married Leah Sotallaro in the Wisconsin Dells.
Most recently he was employed at Antonia’s Pancake House in Paddock Lake for several years as a server.
Michael was an avid and accomplished musician. In his youth, he enjoyed being a member of the concert, jazz, and marching bands of Conway schools and University of Central Arkansas. He loved singing, playing piano and saxophone in the Kenosha band Cows in the Shade and was a former member of The Tone Pirates and The Dudes in Texas.
Family was first in Michael’s life and he was most proud of children especially.
Michael is survived by his loving wife: Leah Mackrell, children: Cori Wallace, Kai Wallace and Toni Mackrell, mother: Patricia Mackrell, brother: John Mackrell, a niece and nephew: Emma and Jack, as well as his uncle Jim MacKrell, aunt Cathy MacKrell, and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his father.
As per Michael’s wishes, services will be held at a later date.
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Renita L Caddy says:
I was so saddened to find this out today. I loved Mike as our Server at Antonia’s. He had a way of making you feel special. We had many conversation and laughs.
Donna & Scott Buxton says:
💐 Please except our condolences, we’re so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family, co-band members and close friends. He often served us at Antonia’s, he was excellent at his job, so attentive, friendly, outgoing, and fun. We’ll miss seeing him there, as well as being able to go watch/hear him perform his music. 🙏🏻. R.i.p…..
Wilton Hudgens says:
I met Mike when he was still at Heights Christian Church in Houston, Texas. He played keyboards, saxophone and sang in a band that we’d just joined. Our good friend and guitarist, Travis Stephenson, told me of his passing right when it happened. Though some part of me though that we’d all get together one day and make some music again, I never got to see him or speak to him again. He was a fantastic player and writer which much of the world never got to hear and is poorer without. Peace be upon him and those that loved him.
My heart has joined a thousand for my friend stopped running today.