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Michael FAYE Obituary
Michael
Patrick Faye
SPRINGFIELD - Michael Patrick Faye, 57, of Springfield, formerly of Dothan, AL, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 in Springfield.
He was born on December 9, 1954 in Peoria, the son of Gerald Timothy and Carolyn Kuck Faye. He married Katie McManus on April 11, 1987 in Peoria.
He received his BA in Physical Education at St. Ambrose college in Davenport, IA. He taught golf lessons and worked in the pro shop at Piper Glenn Golf Course. He attended Church of the Little Flower and had been singing with a Barbershop Quartet.
He is survived by his wife, Katie of Springfield; parents; two brothers, Patrick Faye of Buffalo Grove and Shawn (Ellen) Faye of Floyd's Knob, IN; six nieces; three nephews and one great niece.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012 until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St. Springfield, with Reverend John R. Ossola officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael FAYE
Debbie Gary
August 20, 2012
Katie, I just learned of Michael's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know that ya'll had moved. I hope Jake and Kayla are alright. We will keep ya'll in our thoughts and prayers, if you need anything, let me know.
Mary Birdoes
August 12, 2012
Mike was a friend of the family for many years. I know that he will truly be missed by Shawn, Pat and the entire Faye family. My prayers and sympathy are with all of you at this time.
August 12, 2012
Katie, We are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Let us know if we can do anything at your house here in Kinsey. Jack & Ruth Burtram
Mark & Cindy Holzinger
August 10, 2012
Katie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Pat, Shawn and the rest of your family at this time.
Mark & Cindy Holzinger
August 10, 2012
Katie, I am so sorry about the death of Michael. He was always so personable and kind to all of us. I know you are grieving, so I want you to know that you are in our prayers. God Bless. Ann Varnum
Ann Varnum
August 10, 2012
Katie, I am so sorry about the death of Michael. He was always so personable and kind to all of us. I know you are grieving, so I want you to know that you are in our prayers. God Bless. Ann Varnum
Carlos Johnson
August 10, 2012
Katie...
Words cannot express how saddened I am over your loss. My heart is breaking for you. Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Josh Lawler
August 9, 2012
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Nicole Matthys
August 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
August 9, 2012
Katie,
We are so sorry to hear this sad news about Michael. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn and Bob
August 9, 2012
Katie.
My heart aches for you. You and "Michael, across the lake" will always be remembered with great fondness. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Beverly
Dan Hurst
August 9, 2012
I had only known Mike through the barbershop chorus. He seemed such a vibrant, likeable man. You have my deepest sympathies.
Norma and Larry Blount
August 9, 2012
Katie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mike....Larry and I will always have fond memories of his sweet smile and friendly "hello Neighbor" from across the pond in Kinsey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 9, 2012
Katie: it was great to know Mike at Ambrose and it was great to be able to see him in Nashville on the lake and at Old Natchez Golf.He was such a fun guy.Great memories will last forever.Dan Tito
Sue Stephens
August 9, 2012
Katie:
I am so sorry to hear about Michael. I was a wonderful man and a great friend. You are in my thoughts.
Jerry Strode
August 9, 2012
Katie: I am in shock...so sorry to hear about Mike. I was just getting to know him in Barbershop Chorus. Great Guy. Great Tenor. Our prayer is for Peace.
Jerry and Lori
Gary Davis
August 9, 2012
My sympathy to Katie and all Mike's family. The Land of Lincoln Chorus will miss Mike's tenor voice.
David Helling
August 9, 2012
So very sorry Katie. Shocked to hear the news. My thoughts , prayers and heart are with you all !! The memories are many and will live on forever. RIP Mighty Mike !!!
August 9, 2012
Katie,
Please know your friends are here to support you in every way. We're so very sorry about your loss. I know I'm a new friend, but please accept my deepest sympathies.
John Paul, University of Illinois
August 9, 2012
Katie,
I'm so very sorry to hear about Michael's passing. Please know that you have prayer warriors in Dothan, AL lifting you up during this most difficult time.
Millicent Smith, WTVY News 4
Olivia Ware
August 9, 2012
Katie,
God Bless you. Please remember we are thinking of you and have you in our hearts and will keep you in our prayers. And Michael, we miss you so much.
Thomas Campbell
August 9, 2012
Katie,
I am very sorry to hear about Mike.
We will be praying for you. We know first hand how God can comfort us in times of need. God is always there when we need Him most.
August 9, 2012
Katie,
So sorry to hear about Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was so good talking fishing with our kids at the pond.
The Brewer Family
Ken Cline
August 9, 2012
RIP Michael gonna miss you brother.
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