Michael Dale Riley, age 73, of Macon, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Samaritan Hospital in Macon.

Michael was born on November 17, 1952, the son of Kenneth Dale Riley and Lucille M. (Gregory) Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Constance "Connie" Riley, in 2024.

He is survived by his two sons, Jason Riley and his wife Christa of Bluffton, Indiana, and Josh Riley of Columbia, Missouri; one step-son, Corey Clark of O'Fallon, Missouri; and five grandchildren, Alana, Makayla, Kaytlin, Kaleb, and Karadyn.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville, Missouri, with Pastor Ralph Wheeler presiding. Inurnment will follow the service at Park View Memorial Gardens in Kirksville.

Expressions of sympathy to the family may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.