Michael Verville

Mike was born on Aug. 2, 1944, in Detroit, son of the late Philip and Mary (Harris) Verville. He attended Catholic grade school for a few years and then as he became older started working a variety of part time jobs, notably spending 48 years at radio station WMPL until his retirement.

Over the years, he developed many friends in Hancock taking daily walks and talking to everyone along the way. He had a great interest and love for the Hancock Fire Department where he was an honorary firefighter. He followed the auto industry and was able to name make, model, and years of all the cars owned by his father. Mike had an extensive music collection and enjoyed watching western movies and TV shows.

Mike lived with his his parents the majority of his life. In his later years, he resided at Quincy Haven Apartments in Hancock and then moved to Canal View in 2021. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and the Church of the Resurrection where he worshiped and enjoyed the fellowship of his friends and the congregation after mass every Sunday.

He is survived by his brother, Philip (Mary Ann); and his sister, Mary (Paul) Babcock; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Mary (Frankie) Verville; and his sister, Patricia (Patrick) O’Hagan.

The family would like to thank two very special people in Mike’s life: Maryanne of WMPL, who guided Mike with love and understanding throughout his career, and Chris Davis, who was Mike’s teacher, life coach and best friend. The third floor staff at Canal View are to be commended for their compassionate care of Mike for the last four years.

A celebration of Mike’s life will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., followed immediately by Mass of Christian Burial. After the mass, lunch will be provided. Interment will be at the family plot in Forest Hill Cemetery, Houghton.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in his name to Little Brothers~Friends of the Elderly, Hancock.

The O’Neill-Dennis Funeral Home of Hancock is assisting with his arrangements. To leave online condolences to his family, please go to www.oneilldennisfh.com.