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Michael Shoemaker Obituary
ROCKFORD — Michael Allen Shoemaker, age 69, formerly of Lima, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021, at 11:28 pm, Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 19, 1952 in Lima, to Clifford "Carl" and Lucille (Ream) Shoemaker who preceded him in death. On Dec. 27, 1997 he married Marcene (Geib) Turner who preceded him in death on July 10, 2000.
Mike was an exceptional care giver in the health care field, always making a difference in someone's life, with humor, love and laughter. He will be missed by so many with his random phone calls, special nicknames that he gave us all and all the random funny messages he left.
Survivors include a son, David Michael Shoemaker of Cincinnati, OH; a brother-in-law, Eddie Miller of Lima and many nieces and nephews.
Mike is preceded in death by a sister, Sheri Miller and a brother, Larry Shoemaker.
Services will begin at 2:00 p.m, on Friday, July 9th, 2021 at the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral Cremation Services, Lima, with Rev. Chip Steffy to officiate the service. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from Noon until the time of service in the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Norman Pankop
July 8, 2021
I forgot to mention that Michael had been attending the Rockford United Methodist Church before the accident which took his life. I urge all church members and Rockford residents to share their memories of Michael.
Norman Pankop
July 8, 2021
To the family of Michael Shoemaker:
Michael was an inspiration to all of us in Rockford,whether we knew him well or not. He refused to be confined and defined by his disability. He was seen daily in various places around town. He knew the love and acceptance of everyone,the kind of inclusion we would wish for all people with disabilities,whatever the nature of the disability might be. We all want to be part of our community and he certainly was. The effort and determination he exhibited were remarkable. It is understandable that many would just give up and stay home but not Michael. He just refused to be a prisoner in his own home. He was a priceless treasure ,one of a kind. We deeply feel his loss; life in Rockford will not be the same without him. He was a blessing, if only be being seen. May his memory always remind us of the value of each of our fellow men,regardless of their individual circumstances. The best memorial he could have is for us to love each other unconditionally. His example demonstrated what power really is,not what we may think it is. He left an unforgettable mark on each of us and our entire village.
Our heartfelt wish for the family is that you may know peace and healing.
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