Michael Shedden Darflinger

1976 - 2021

BORN

1976

DIED

2021

Michael Darflinger Obituary

Michael Shedden Darflinger

Oct. 25, 1976 - Aug. 06, 2021

PHOENIX, Arizona - Michael Darflinger of Phoenix, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2021. He was born in Decatur, IL on October 25, 1976 to Joseph Darflinger and Barbara Shedden Gordon. Michael graduated from Upland High School in Upland, CA with honors and from the University of California Davis with honors. He graduated Cum Laude from Southern Illinois College of Law, was a member of Law Review, and during law school had an article published in the Law Review. He was a member of the Illinois, California, and Arizona Bar Associations. Michael was an attorney for Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Phoenix, AZ.

Surviving are his parents: Barbara Shedden Gordon and stepfather James Gordon of Sun Lakes, AZ; Joseph Darflinger and stepmother Diana Darflinger of Tarpon Springs, FL; brother Robert (Jennifer) Darflinger of Palo Alto, CA; step siblings Kelly Nicholls of Palm Harbor, FL; Kristen Nicholls of West Chicago, IL; James (Amy) Gordon of Noblesville, IN; Catherine (Geoff) Austin of Seattle, WA; and Doug (AJ) Gordon of Seattle, WA. He also leaves several nieces and nephews: Ava, Adelaide, and Atticus Darflinger; James and Andrew Gordon; Gordon and Erin Austin; and Caroline Gordon.

Michael was blessed with an incredible sense of humor and an inquisitive spirit. He loved his sweet cocker spaniel, Cosmos, nature, travel, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Although Michael chose a career in law, we often told him his true calling should have been as a stand up comic. He was full of love and laughter and was a joy to everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed by all. The family plans to hold a memorial service in Phoenix, AZ on October 23 to celebrate Michael's life.

Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Aug. 21, 2021.
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I am so saddened to hear about Mike's death. I went to law school with Mike. He was incredibly intelligent and had many talents - some of them God-given and some of them acquired through his tenacious work ethic.

Mike had good heart towards me and many others. I am saddened by his death.

Nick Antonacci

School

January 13, 2022

Sorry to hear about this.

Eric Perzik

Friend

November 24, 2021

The Swol's, Lee,Elle,JT,Lauren

October 22, 2021

Joe & the Family,

We wish to express our deepest sympathy with the passing of Michael. May those fond memories provide comfort and strength each and every day. May he rest in Eternal peace.

May God Bless!!

Terry & Mary Lou(Gaither) Boles

Other

August 23, 2021

My thoughts are with your family. I worked with Michael over the last five years and have many fond memories.

Clinton Rollins

Work

August 23, 2021

Joe & Family - Just letting you know I am thinking of you all at this difficult time. Grief is the price we pay for Love. God Bless All. Sue Hale, Decatur, IL

Sue Hale

August 21, 2021

Barb and Joe,
Mike and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Michael sounded like a great lawyer and wonderful man.
Anne and Mike Noland

Anne Noland

August 21, 2021

Joe and Barbara, I am terribly sorry for you on the loss of your son. I am sure you were very proud of his educational and professional accomplishments. --Nick Burton, Decatur, Illinois

Nick Burton

August 21, 2021

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