Michael "Mike" J. Kearney

Michael "Mike" J. Kearney, age 51, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, died Monday, January 19, 2026, at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, surrounded by the love of his family.

Visitation will be held 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026, at Amundson Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Prayer service and sharing of memories will begin at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Amundson Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held in Spring 2026 at the Saint John's Cemetery in Grafton, North Dakota.

Michael James Kearney was born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on July 17, 1974, at St. Mike’s Hospital to Kenneth “Kenny” and Agnes “Angie” (Jensen) Kearney. He graduated from Red River High School in 1993. Following graduation, Mike began working as a roofing contractor and found a passion for completing projects. At 23 years old, with a strong work ethic, Mike established his own business, Michael Kearney Construction.

Mike was a true outdoorsman at heart, finding joy in hunting and fishing. He was a man who valued hard work and was a perfectionist in the best sense—striving for excellence in all that he did and his ability to fix anything that crossed his path. He enjoyed sending silly Snapchat and text messages to his family and surprising them with pop-in visits. Mike was always ready and the first to lend a hand to his family and friends, which often came with Mike offering his “brutally honest” opinions with his extraordinary humor and laughter.

Mike is survived by his daughter, Jordan Kearney of Grand Forks, ND; son, McCoy Littlejohn of East Grand Forks, MN; grandson, Santana Lopez; mother, Agnes “Angie” Kearney of Grand Forks, ND; brother, Jayson (Theresa) Kearney of Grand Forks, ND; nieces, Cassandra (Brock) Hillebrand, Ashley (Tyler) Magnuson, and McKayla Kearney; and many other family members and friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Kearney, and his grandparents.