Michael Leroy Bardwell 67, of Essex, Missouri died Sunday February 5, 2023. He was a loving Son, Brother and Uncle.

Mike was born in Joliet, Illinois on April 9, 1955. He graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1972 and moved to Malden, Missouri in 1982 where he worked for Arvin Mfg. Co. in Dexter, Missouri.

He loved to hunt, go fishing and just being outdoors.

Mike is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Barreto, Donna Foster and Barbara Wise. One brother, Mark Lange, as well as six Nephews, one Niece, four Great Nephews and one Great Niece.

He is proceeded in death by his Parents Robert and Mary Lange, two Sisters Cindy and Jackie and his dog Max.

Graveside services will be held at Dexter Cemetery on Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.