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Michael Schmidgall Obituary
Michael Everett Schmidgall
Oct. 10, 1954 - June 13, 2023
MACKINAW - On June 13, 2023, Michael Everett Schmidgall, 68, of Mackinaw, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.
Mick, as most referred to him, was born October 10, 1954, in Bloomington, IL, to Michael F.
Schmidgall, Jr. and Emalou C. (Leach) Schmidgall. He graduated from Stanford-Minier High School in 1972. On August 2, 1975, he married the love of his life for 47 years, Lisa A.
Wepprecht. Mick was a fourth-generation farmer and raised his family on the farmstead built by his great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Schmidgall; sons: Justin (Jill) Schmidgall of Bloomington,
Brandon (Jessica) Schmidgall of Mackinaw; grandchildren: Quinn, Ozzie, Myra, Lola and Theo Schmidgall; sisters: Jackie Schmidgall of East Peoria and Joan (Bill) Harrison of Minier; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald and Elaine Wepprecht of Mackinaw; along with several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mick was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed spending his time at the Lake of The
Ozarks. He loved taking his grandkids for rides in his Ranger and watching their sporting
events. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Mick. One of his favorite pastimes was sitting on his front porch watching his cattle graze. Mick will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He has left a void in the lives of all who truly knew him, and he will live on as an inspiration to all who mourn him.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 PM at the Minier Christian Church, 405 E Stringtown Rd, Minier, IL, 61759. A funeral service will follow and burial will take place at Gaines Cemetery in Minier, IL. Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Minier is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial Donations may be made in Michael E. Schmidgall's name to The Multiple System Atrophy Coalition, 1660 International Drive, Suite 600, Mclean, VA, 22102.
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Cynthia Brand
June 18, 2023
Lisa,
My heart aches for you. Losing the "Love of your life" is devastating and will take you on a difficult journey. Take Mick with you wherever you go. Take your favorite picture, something that belonged to him, and celebrate his life with family and friends. Share favorite stories and memories because they will always be with you! My heart is hugging yours,
Cynthia Brand
Alan and Trent Johnson
June 18, 2023
Mickie was a great guy husband and Father Trent and I loved ti talk to him and when ever we went hunting he would stop by the field we hunted and see if we got any pheasants.We bought a steer from him different times and enjoyed the good steaks. I remember him going out in a field by his home and he gave me sweet corn he picked fresh right off the stock It was so sweet and very thoughtful of him to do that. He and Lisa gave me a wonderful Miki dog named Millie. My wife and I raised Millie and she is in excellent health and is now 14 years old. My wife Patricia is in heaven with Mickie watching down on us all. God bless the Schmidgall family. Alan and Trent Johnson till we meet again
John Warsaw
June 18, 2023
I am so sorry to here of his passing I remember him ans his sister and their parents when Iived in Minier Deepest Sympathy
Sandy Komnick Stiarwalt
June 17, 2023
Lisa, so sorry to hear of Mick's passing. Thinking of you and your family and wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Patty St.Clair Grieder
June 17, 2023
Lisa, I´m so sorry to hear this news, and glad we saw you two recently at Haynes. I saw what good care you took of him, and how he was still enjoying life. Prayers for you and the family
Leman's
June 17, 2023
Our prayers are with you. Our sister in law had MSA....so hard to see the decline. Thankful your loved no longer has to endure this. We've been there..
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