Michael A. York

Michael A. York, 50, of Delavan, passed away Nov. 1, 2017, at his home. Born in Burlington, he grew up in the Elkhorn area and graduated from Delavan-Darien High School. He worked as a mason before entering the world of bartending and restaurant management. For more than 20 years, he worked at such local establishments as Hogs & Kisses, Lake Geneva; Mulligan's and Brick House Bar and Grill, Delavan; and, most recently, at Whiskey Ranch, Darien. Michael was well-liked and happy to help people. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and spending time with his family. Michael was a huge fan of the Chicago Bears. He is survived by his daughters, Kaley York and Nevaeh Buck, Delavan; mother Nancy Targo, of Crooksville, Ohio; brother Scott York, Lake Geneva; sisters Elizabeth Jane Dennis (Rick Chevalier), Crooksville, Kathy (Shawn) Smith, of Roseville, Ohio, and Ardith "Mary" Downour, of Somerset, Ohio; aunt Diana Carter, Delavan; uncles Doug (Donna) Targo, Darien, Wayne (Dale Ann Taylor) Targo, Elkhorn, and Gordon Targo, Pell Lake; his best friends Benny Useni, Janesville, and Stacey Koenen, Elkhorn; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur M. Targo Jr. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 at 10 a.m. at the Steinke-Lazarczyk Funeral Home, Lake Geneva, WI. Service will be at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Robert P. Rickman, of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan, officiating. A gathering will occur at 2 p.m. at the Whiskey Ranch. A benefit is also scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Whiskey Ranch, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Steinke-Lazarczyk Funeral Home and Cremation Services is proudly serving the family of Michael York. Visitation Thursday, November 9th, 2017 10:00am - 11:00amService Information Thursday, November 9th, 2017 11:00am