Michael Joseph Tyler

South Beloit- Michael J. Tyler “Mailman Mike,” age 67, left this earth with the sunset on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by his family and all four of his children, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Monroe on April 6, 1957, the son of Lawrence Jr. and Barbara Tyler. 

Mike graduated from Beloit Catholic High School in 1975. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in both the US Navy and the US Army National Guard for a total service time of over 20 years. 

On March 15, 1986 Mike started working for the US Postal Service. For 38 years he was affectionately known as Mailman Mike until his retirement in March 2024. He was an avid sports fan, especially cheering on the Packers, Badgers and Brewers, he loved to golf and bowl. 

Mike was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his four children, Cassandra (Andrew Boyer) Tyler, Nicole (Bryan) Ellis, Justin (Brittiany) Tyler, and Cameron (Madison Davenport) Tyler; seven grandchildren, Rylen, Isabella, Melanie, Alexis, Hunter, Taylor, and Lindsay; father, Lawrence (Jan) Tyler Jr.; mother, Barbara (Harry) Posten; two sisters, Judy (Randy) Jones and Shannon (Daniel) Denny; and many nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of life service will be planned for Sunday, April 27, 2025 with timing to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vets Roll or The Super Hero Center for Autism, two causes dear to his heart. 

A special thank you to the Beloit Cancer Center and St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison for their excellent care of Mike.

Please share your memories of Mike by posting to his Guestbook.

Cress Funeral Service

3610 Speedway Road, Madison

(608) 238-3434