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Michael Ray Obituary
Michael was born in Spring Valley, IL. He was the son of Patricia Passini and the late Michael Joseph Ray.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Joshua Patrick Ray and wife Ingrid of Crystal Lake, IL, and Matthew Stephen Ray, of Seattle, WA; two stepsons, Michael George Barwick, of Sumter, SC, and Robert Bruce Barwick and wife Lauren, of Chapin, SC; his mother, Patricia Passini; two sisters, Geraldine Opsal and husband Don of Florida, and Delores Everett and husband John, of Princeton, IL; six grandchildren, Johan Ray, Diana Ray, Lindsey Barwick, Addison Barwick, Mason Barwick and Christian Barwick.
In addition to his father he is preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Ray.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm, in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 11:00am – 12:00pm.
You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book.
The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michael Louis Ray, please visit our floral store.
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