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Anthony Michelon
1952 - 2019
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1952 - 2019
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1952
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2019
Anthony Michelon Obituary
ANTHONY MICHELON
ALTON — Anthony Michelon Sr., age 67, of Alton, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 19, 1952, in Alton, the son of Antonie and Lillie (Barnes) Michelon. He married Amalie Elvira Feid on July 29, 1973 in Germany, and she preceded him in death in 2018.
Anthony was proud of his service in the US Army. He retired from LaClede Steel where he had worked as a pipefitter. He loved being a Grandpa and Great-grandpa.
He is survived by two sons, John Michelon of Alton, and Anthony Michelon Jr. of Bethalto, Illinois; his siblings, Mary and Tom Dixon of Alton and John Michelon of Biloxi, Mississippi; six grandchildren, Molly Michelon, Anthony Michelon, Keith Wren, John Flemming, Joseph Flemming, and Kaitlin Michelon; three great-grandchildren, Jake, Natalie, and Nathan; and his close friends, Jimmy Sheets and Louis Valdez.
In addition to his wife, Amalie; he is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Frank Kelly.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 19 from 6-8 pm at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton.
A private family burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either of his sons.
Online Condolences may be made at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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Terry Wooden
April 17, 2019
I worked many years with Tony at the steel mill and we had many hours of laughter.
My condolences to the family.
Rest in peace Tony.
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David Totten
April 16, 2019
Seems we kept re-acquainting..first as kids when you would come over to our house, then later at the steel mill, then as facebook friends. RIP
April 16, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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