It saddens me greatly to inform you of the passing of Mike Mayer. 

To say that Mike was a great advocate for people is certainly an understatement. His valiant efforts to support people in the community are legendary. His work at Jacksonville and Murray was incredibly effective. What a great loss to our field and to the many of us who could call him friend.

Mike was last at The Arc’s QIDP Leadership Conference in January. I asked him to have lunch so we could update each other on what was happening in our lives. Little did I know that that would be the last time I broke bread with Mike. As always, we laughed and had a grand time.

Rest in peace good friend. May the Lord be with you.

Arrangements are pending.


Tony Paulauski
Executive Director
The Arc of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Rd. Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-464-1832 (OFFICE)
815-464-1832 (CELL)
Tony@thearcofil.org