Also surviving are three sons: James of AZ, Stephen (Andrea) of VA and Daniel (I-Chant) of Canada, two grandchildren, Tesla and Nia, one brother, William of Canada and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael grew up in Williamsville and graduated from Williamsville High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor's Degree from MacMurray College in 1965; his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in 1971 and was sworn in to the Illinois Bar Association in 1972. He practiced law in Springfield his entire career.
He was a member of the Illinois Bar Association; Sangamon County Bar Association and Central Baptist Church.
Memorial Gathering:
9:30 – 11 AM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Central Baptist Church.
Memorial Service: 11 AM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Mary Ellen Sharp officiating. Private burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Williamsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church or to The James Project.
Published in Print in The State Journal-Register from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2018
Also surviving are three sons: James of AZ, Stephen (Andrea) of VA and Daniel (I-Chant) of Canada, two grandchildren, Tesla and Nia, one brother, William of Canada and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael grew up in Williamsville and graduated from Williamsville High School in 1961. He received his Bachelor's Degree from MacMurray College in 1965; his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School in 1971 and was sworn in to the Illinois Bar Association in 1972. He practiced law in Springfield his entire career.
He was a member of the Illinois Bar Association; Sangamon County Bar Association and Central Baptist Church.
Memorial Gathering:
9:30 – 11 AM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Central Baptist Church.
Memorial Service: 11 AM, Friday, February 16, 2018, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Mary Ellen Sharp officiating. Private burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Williamsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Baptist Church or to The James Project.
Published in Print in The State Journal-Register from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2018
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