Michael Hieronymus, Jr

Michael Hieronymus, Jr. WASHINGTON?Stephen Michael Hieronymus, Jr., 45, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at his home. Michael was born May 2, 1969 in Norfolk, Virginia to Michael and Sherry (Thornton) Hieronymus. He married Crystal Cargill in Washington on June 28, 2013. Crystal survives. He was an amazing husband and my missing puzzle piece. Also surviving is his father, Michael (Linda) Hieronymus of Peoria; grandmother, Wanda Thornton of Dry Fork, Virginia; step-father, Mike Rogers of Washington; his children, Nicole Salazar of LaSalle, Jess, Brennen, Michaela and Gavin Hieronymus all of New Haven, West Virginia, Amanda Rogers and Jake Baker, both of Washington; a brother, Scott (Teri) Hieronymus of Germantown Hills; sister, Stacy (Shawn) Rennie of Washington; uncles, Dan (Char) Hieronymus of Clear View, Colorado, Guy and Bill (Janice) Hieronymus, both of East Peoria; aunt, Janet (Bob) Hiatt of East Peoria; nieces and nephews, Krystin, Jacob, Kassidy, Kaylee, Cecelia, Natalie, Ashley and Whitney; and his new best friend, Hope. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry Rogers who died in 2013. He was a member of Boilermaker Local?s #30 and #667. Michael had worked as a supervisor and foreman in construction of power plants for the past 25 years. Michael loved to cook and was known for his "Hot & Spicy" dishes that he created. He was quite the handy man and always had a project going, but still found time to help anyone at any time. Over the years he really enjoyed the chance to ride his Harley and it was referred to as his "wind therapy." A visitation to remember Michael will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation. Memorials for Michael may be directed to the Cancer Society.