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Michelle Fields Obituary
Michelle L. Fields
SPRINGFIELD- Michelle Leigh Fields, 32, formerly of Buffalo, Ill., died Nov. 5, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill.
Michelle was born June 27, 1980, in Springfield, the daughter of Michael L. and Becky S. VanDerVoort Bushnell. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Robert Daniel Bushnell; her grandmother, Agnes Bushnell and her grandfather, Robert VanDerVoort.
Michelle is survived by her two daughters, Myah L. and Jayda M. Fields, both of Lincoln, Ill.; her parents, Mike and Becky Bushnell, of Buffalo, Ill.; her grandmother, Maxine VanDerVoort, of Decatur; her grandfather, Ben Bushnell, of Sherman, Ill.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Michelle's family will meet friends Saturday, Nov. 10, from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., at the Buffalo Christian Church in Buffalo, Ill., with the Rev. Chris McAfee officiating. A private graveside service will be at Berea Christian Cemetery near Mount Auburn, Ill.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions honoring Michelle's memory be made to the Buffalo Christian Church, P.O. Box 225, Buffalo, IL 62515 to assist with funeral expenses.
Curry Funeral Home in Pawnee is serving the family of Michelle Fields. Online condolences may be expressed at www.curryfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michelle Fields
Shannon McKenzie
November 19, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and her daughters.
Rita Davis
November 10, 2012
I am sorry to hear about Michelle. I knew her for a short time but loved her a lot and her two girls. God bless all of her family and friends.Rita Davis
Glenn McGeath
November 10, 2012
Mike, sorry I couldn't make it to the funeral, but with the car being down, it just wasn't possible. I really wanted to be there for you. So sorry for your loss. Sympathy to both you and Becky.
Edna Tofari
November 9, 2012
Sorry to hear about Michelle's passing,may you find great peace in Her memories.May the peace of Christ be with all of you,God Bless and take care.Josh Kane's {Mother}
Glenna Bozarth
November 9, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family. I pray your memories will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
jessica fagg
November 9, 2012
I will always cherish the memories of michelle and I as kids playing together and keeping a close bond as we grew older. I will miss her deeply.
Edna Tofari
November 9, 2012
So sorry to hear about Michelle's passing,My heart and prayers goes out to
Her Parents Mike and Becky,Her two daughters,Myah,and Jayda,and the rest of Michelle's Family.Michelle was a sweet person.I only knew Her for a short time.May the love and the peace of Christ be with you all.God Bless and take careand keep you all.
Josh Kane's{ Mother}
Brenda Prior
November 9, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Michelle's passing! She was a dear friend to me and we had some happy talks. I'm thankful for the times we had.
Amanda Wentzel
November 9, 2012
sorry to hear about michelle
may god be with you and the family.
john & cindy wentzel
November 9, 2012
Sorry to hear about Michelle our prayers are with her girls and the family. May gods blessing be with you all.
Angela McOlgan-Hastings
November 9, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. Although I haven't seen her in a few years she's always had a special place in my heart. My sincere condolences to Mike and Becky and Myah and Jada.
Melissa Constant-Barbee
November 9, 2012
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
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