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Michael STATON Obituary
Michael A. Staton
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Michael A. Staton, 65, passed away Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at his home.
Michael was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Evanston the son of William and Cecelia Budzinski Staton. He married Rita Marie DeMichael on May 10, 1975; she preceded him in death in 2007.
He was a graduate of Maine East High School and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his children, Michael W. Staton and Amy Walker, both of Springfield; and six grandchildren: Karissa, Noah, Hannah, Haley, Jarret and Jathan Walker all of Springfield.
There will be a memorial gathering from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home.
Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at www.ellingerkunzfuneralhome.com.
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Barbara
October 1, 2022
Mossing you, Michael.
RACINA HIGGINS
January 3, 2014
YOU WILL BE MISSED MIKE!
Lori Kuehl
January 3, 2014
Mike you are greatly missed! Not only by your kids , but by the employees that worked with you and under you. You were a great friend .
JUDY& BRUCE ONEIL
January 2, 2014
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MIKE AND AMY.YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT GUY.SORRY HIS LIFE WAS CUT SO SHORT.HE"S WITH THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE NOW,IF YOU NEED TO TALK,CALL ME.3412658 PRAYERS YOUR WAY.
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rob witherell
December 31, 2013
Mike you will be greatly missed my friend, what a great boss and nice man u was.
December 31, 2013
He will be sadly missed! What a wonderful man!
Kenneth O'Block
December 31, 2013
Michael you were a great Guy. May you rest in the House of the Lord.
Ken O'Block
Lloyd Buckley
December 31, 2013
Amy & Mike
I spent many years working with your dad and am truly sorry for your loss. Both Jo & I send you our deepest sympathies.
Becky Cochran
December 31, 2013
to the Staten and Demichael families, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Becky Cochran (old friend of Ann's)
Ocean Isle, NC
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