Michael James Wiley of Centennial, Colo., went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 12, 2013. A celebration of life was held on Jan. 15, 2013, at his church, Cherry Creek Evangelical Presbyterian in Englewood, Colo. Burial took place at Castle Rock, Colo.

A celebration of life reception for Mike is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at the Bondurant Federated Church, 103 Second St. SW. in Bondurant, Iowa.

Mike was born Aug. 24, 1962, to Clyde and Mary (Paulsen) Wiley in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Mike loved growing up in Newton, Iowa. He treasured his family, his home, his church and all of his many friends. Mike always remained a loyal Newton Cardinal. In 1980, Mike graduated from Newton Senior High School, where he was captain of the NHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes, sang in the choir and was an All State tenor and played football, basketball and especially enjoyed playing tennis for his Dad, “Coach Wiley.”