Michael J. Kearney
Michael J. Kearney, age 63, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025.
A Remembrance of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15th at the Cedar Shack in Adams, Wisconsin from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Michael was born May 26, 1962, in Friendship, Wisconsin to Claude and Mary Ann (Becker) Kearney. He was a life-long resident of the area.
Mike was an avid outdoorsman and had many hobbies including shooting pool, hunting, trapping, fishing, and an overall love for the outdoors.
His careers started with his father Claude at C+M Motors and consisted of working for Scott’s Construction, the Township of Adams, and operating his own salvage yard. He was a man of many talents and could fix anything.
Mike was a man of very few words but always quick with a great comeback. He did have a few favorite sayings which were always sure to bring a smile:
• “Don’t ever lose your happy!”
• “There are only 2 kinds of beer, Pabst and free.”
• “Quiet, Waylon is on.”
• “Do you still love me?”
Those who knew him knew he was someone who could always be relied on and trusted, and he absolutely loved life.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Claude Kearney, and other relatives and family.
He is survived by his sons, Trevor Kearney, Trent Kearney, and Jason Robinson; his life-long friend Cindy Phillippi (the mother of Trevor and Trent); his significant other, Barb Solchenberger; her children, Amanda (Solchenberger) Burmaster and Jen Solchenberger (stepdaughters); and his “bestest girl” George (Savanah Revels – granddaughter). He is also survived by his mother, Mary Ann (Becker) Kearney; his siblings: Deb Kearney, Shelly (Kearney) Kierstyn, Tim Kearney, Lori (Kearney) Hall, as well as many other relatives and family.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
We are so very sorry for his passing. Prayers for peace and comfort for his loved ones
Dear Shelly and Family:
I am so sorry that you lost Mike. He was a kind man and I know how much you love him.
I hope you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Love,
Jo
Barbie,
So sorry for your loss and his family’s loss.
No words to help, but I do know how much you are all hurting. I wish I could take your pain!!
Love you always Brenda
Trevor and Trent,
So very sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Sending love and prayers to both of you.
So sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest sympathy. Mike was such a great guy always helpful when Randy was looking for car parts.
So sorry for your loss. Deb I am sorry to hear about your brother.
Barb and family, I am so sorry for your loss
Thinking of you and your family.
Sincere condolences Barb and Family. Mike was a wonderful man and will be missed by many who knew him.
Mike was a great guy for sure. He was a good cousin and friend. I didn’t see him much but will always remember him and his kindness. ❤️ and 🙏🙏🙏 to the rest of the family.
Our love and prayers are with you all. We will remember his friendly kind heart and help carry his memory on in everyway♡
To Barb and the Kearney family,
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy. Many memories at the hunting land.
RIP Mike
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Kearney were a big part of the Woodruffs growing up. I remember Tim always looked out for me in middle school and high school. I can hear him saying there’s only two kinds of beer … Shelly and Lori and family I’m sending love and light.
So sorry for the family’s loss. He was a great guy an he will be missed.
Iam so sorry barb and family for your loss prayers
So very sorry to hear Mike had passed, he will be missed by many for sure.
He became friend of the family so many years ago while my mom (Donna Vondrak) tended bar.
He and I where going to live in a dog crate on bunk beds and take care of my mom when she got old and in a wheelchair and then we were going to push her off a cliff…lol (I was pretty little back then)
He always knew how to get people to smile.
Make sure you say hi to munchkin and Gram Doris have a Pabst with them for us.
Sorry for your loss
My prayers and warm thoughts to the families of Mike always 🙏
So sorry for your family’s loss…..
Sending hugs to the Kearney family and extended family. Mike was a sweetheart and he’ll be missed by all who knew him.