
Services for Michael W. Hegeman, 61, Lawrence will be Friday Feb. 16, 2024, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m, the funeral service will be from 11-12. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors.
Mr. Hegeman died Monday Feb. 12, 2024, peacefully at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born March 6th 1962 in Lawrence, the son of William (Bill) Wallace Hegeman Jr. and Georgina (Jean) Hegeman. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1980.
Michael Served in the Navy from 1980-1984. He worked for the City of Lawrence for 32 years before he retired. Mike was a huge outdoors man who loved fishing, hunting and trapping. Learning about history and doing genealogy. He was a huge Chiefs fan.
Michael married Vicki Lane on March 5, 1997. They were married 27 years and together 30. She survives in the home.
Other survivors include his daughter Sara (Matt) Hegeman, Chris (Julia) Lane, and Brandon Hegeman. Grandson Corbin Michael, his dog Charlotte. Michael’s dad William Hegeman, sisters Becky (Steve) Grammer, Annette (Tom) Glahn, Lisa Zwiener and brother Mark (Melinda) Hegeman. Michael also had several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials be made to Kansas Wildlife Association, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
To the Hegeman family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear about Mike’s passing. He was such a great guy. I’ll keep all of you in my prayers.
I’m sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I remember playing with he and Becky on Louisiana Street in the 1960s.
Vicki and family,
Tim and I are so sorry for your loss. We always loved seeing you both at square dancing.
Vicki, we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are thinking of you and saying prayers.
Mel and Charlene Lisher
Mark you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace to all of you during this difficult time of loss.
Dear Vicki and the rest of the Hegeman Family, so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Many memories of growing up thru sports, cub scouts, and school. He was “Good People” in my book. Thoughts and Prayers to All.
We are deeply saddened by Mike’s passing. You all are surely in our hearts and prayers. We are grateful to have seen him recently and been able to hug him good. May God’s peace and comfort surround you!
Cathy and Mike Davis
Melinda and Mark you have our deepest condolences
So sorry to hear this bad news
Mark and Melinda: Richard and I want to offer our condolences to you and your family. May God watch over all of you at this difficult time. Love to all. Richard and Mary Ann(Mills) Wieneman
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate..We have the watch.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. My heart aches for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa, Becky and family so sorry to learn of your brother Mike passing my thoughts and prayers are with you all .
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
Worked indirectly with Mike for several years. Really nice guy.
Sending condolences to the family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
sorry to here of this. thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry to learn of Michael’s passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Sharon Saile Dister and Donna C. Saile – Cousins
My heart aches for all of you. Mike was such a big hearted guy who adored Vicki & his entire family. He fought a hard battle. You & your smile will be missed, Mike.
Hegeman Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Michael. The Dillon family sends our sympathy to all of you.
Lisa, Vickie and family, Mike’s personality filled up the room and I know his loss is felt deeply by so many. Please know my thoughts are prayers are with you.