Mike Ninham, 46, of Neopit, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning May 12, 2010 at a Wausau hospital. The son of the late Omer and Irene (Swamp) Ninham was born April 23, 1964 in Green Bay. He married the former Mary Smith on July 10, 1993 in Keshena. Mike worked at Woodland Boys and Girls Club as well as St. Anthony Parish in Neopit. He enjoyed fishing, music, attending Pow Wows and spending time with his grandchildren. His family includes his wife, Mary Ninham, one daughter, Michelle (Daniel) Smith, one son, Roland Knox, four grandchildren, Sagjewegises Smith, Danielle Smith, Tanaya Knox, Conrad Rockman, his sisters, Dorothy Ninham, Mary Jane Summers, Milwaukee, Elaine and John Miller, Florida, Marcia and Jerry Sanapaw, Keshena, brothers, Anderson (Pandy) Ninham, Milwaukee, and Benjamin Ninham, Keshena. Mike is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Stephen Smith, Gerald Smith, James F. (Robin) Smith, Joseph (Dorothy) Smith, Jr., Bernard (Janice) Smith, Sr., and sister-in-law, Mary A. Smith; many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Jessica Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his parents- in-law, Joseph and Stella (Caldwell) Smith, Sr., as well as his brothers and sisters, Elmer, Louis, Abraham "Butchie", Elizabeth, John, Lynn (Cookie), Eugene "Pumpkin", and a brother-in-law, Gilbert Summers. Friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, May 17, 2010. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing after 6:30 pm. Parish prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at the funeral home after 9:00 am Tuesday until the procession leaves for church. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Freedom Road, Oneida with Mother Kristina Henning, officiating . Young Firekeepers will lead the cortege out of church at the conclusion of Mass. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Ninham family.