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Michael Severe Obituary
July 23, 1952 - January 28, 2025
Michael Ray "Mike" Severe, 72 of Mt. Zion died Tuesday January 28, 2025, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday February 7, 2025, at Passion Community Church (4225 Camp Warren Lane Decatur, IL. 62521) with Pastor Shane Davis officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday February 6, 2025, also at the church. The burial will be at Bethany Cemetery Assumption, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is handling the arrangements.
Mike was born in July of 1952, in Decatur son of Sally Severe. He graduated from Mt. Zion High School where he played football. He went to trade school and became a plumber and pipe fitter and was a member of the Local 137 Union. He served in the U.S. Navy. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. He married Sharree Auton March 22, 1975, and she survives him.
Also surviving is his daughter, Angelia Severe; brother, Greg (Diane) Severe; nieces, Raeann and Renee Severe; grandson, Jase Allen; extended family, Caleb (Rachelle) Miller, Kyrie and Deacon Miller; sister-in-law, Brenda Born; nephews, Rick Beals, Nick White and Glenn Walters. He left behind several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded by his mother and daughter Rachel Allen.
Please sign the family guestbook at www.tanzyusloganmemorialpages.com
Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care
2442 N. State Route 121
Decatur, Illinois 62526
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Suzie
February 7, 2025
Mike was such an amazing, kind man. I use to watch him coach softball in Dalton City and couldnt wait for the day I could tryout for his team. He would see me pitching against a brick wall by myself and would always take the time to talk to me and give me pointers. I got to know him later as Rachel´s dad and a softball mentor. He will be missed by many . Praying fir all of you but have comfort in knowing he is reunited with Rachel and I am sure they are throwing the ball around again.
Dennis Harshbarger
February 6, 2025
I have known Mike for 50 years. Worked on some jobs with him. He is a really nice man and always had fun around him. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Bobby Kennedy
February 3, 2025
Mike was one my JFL coaches in 1974, along with friends of his (Jon, Larry) from HS & work. He was a demanding guy, fair, and did a lot to prepare us for future sports & life in general. RIP Coach Mike.
Karen Litteral
February 1, 2025
So sorry for you loss... always enjoyed visiting with you on Sunday evening bingo...
Ann and Dick Mayberry
February 1, 2025
So sorry for your loss will have
You in our prayers and thoughts
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