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Michael Keafer Obituary
Rochester, IL - Michael Keafer, 73 passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Heritage Hospice in Springfield. Please see Wednesday's SJ-R for complete obituary. Bisch and Son Funeral Home in Springfield, is in charge of arrangements. 217-544-5424
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Robin Hickman-Wells
November 11, 2017
Diana and Brandon, our family would like to send hugs and strength to your family during this time. Mike was a great neighbor who was always willing to help out others. I enjoyed visiting your home as a kid to play with Brandon. Diana and Mike always made me feel at home. May the Lord wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. Love, Lois, John, Robin, and Shawn
November 10, 2017
So sorry for your lose! I knew Mike from my brother (Joe Calandrino)) and myself and my husband who also pasted on March 27, 2017 worked at Camp Lincoln worked with Mike. My husband enjoyed working with Mike. I will keep you in my prays and God Bless! Vicki Kremitzki
Robert Barbee
November 10, 2017
Dear Diana and family, We were so sorry to hear about Mike. We so enjoyed visiting at the car shows. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Brenda Barbee
Terry & Bonnie Ribble
November 9, 2017
Dear Diana and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Mike's passing. Mike will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April Smith
November 9, 2017
Dearest Diana,
All of us in the Pasfield Ladies send our sincere condolences. We know that things have been tough for you and Mike the last few months and you have been in our thoughts and prayers. He is at peace now, and we know that the great memories you have of your years together will get you through the tough days ahead. We are all here for you if you need a friend.
Much love,
April
November 8, 2017
We at the Sangamon County Building Division are very sorry to hear of the passing of our friend Mike. We extend our sympathy to his family and friends. Mike was the Chairman of the Building Code Board Of Appeals his knowledge and experience of the building trades will be greatly missed.
Leonard S LeVeque
Rusty & Sylvia Evans
November 8, 2017
Diana & Family, it is with heavy heart that I hear of Mike's passing. He was my life long friend since age 10. We enjoyed many activities together, grade school, Jr.high, boy scouts, build model cars, mopeds, drag cars, and the list goes on. Though miles separated us we were always able to keep in touch. I will miss him dearly.
November 8, 2017
Diana, Brandon and family so sorry to hear about Mike, I did not know he had been sick. He taught me so much in the short time that I worked with him. He will be greatly missed our thoughts and prayers are with you during time.
Mike and Kathy Ashenfelter
Garry and Cassie Dierkes
November 8, 2017
Dear Diana
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. So sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I will always remember our time as election judges for cooper township at Buckheart grain elevator and then the upgraded move to the operating engineers building. We will remember Mike as kind and his very passionate personality. He was a great guy.
ben fox
November 8, 2017
I spent many mornings over coffee with Mike, very sorry to hear of his passing.
Ben
Peter Cavanagh
November 8, 2017
Great republican. Even better man and friend. Will be very much missed.
Ken (Brownie) Sudduth
November 8, 2017
Sorry to read of the passing of Mike. Remember him well from School as always being friendly.
Butch McNeal
November 7, 2017
So sorry to hear about Mike . Worked with him at the 183rd guard unit . I good man and he will be missed
Carroll & Jan Heissinger
November 7, 2017
Diana, Brandon & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
John & Rita Evans
November 7, 2017
Diana, Brandon & Family,
Our sincere condolences. Mike was a great guy and life-long friend of our family. He will be missed. My brother Rusty will be sadden to learn of Mike's passing.
Willard Sudduth
November 7, 2017
I deeply regret I will not be able to attend Mike's services because I have prior out of town obligations. Please accept my condolences. i have sent notifications to most of our classmates of '62.
Willard Sudduth
November 7, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was such a nice guy and classmate.
Phil Clark
November 7, 2017
Mike, you were a good man. I'll miss you.
November 7, 2017
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mike. This was my husbands best buddy.
They could sit out in our garage for hours talking cars and army. Jerry is probably sitting with Mike right now and they will be talking cars. Sorry for your loss.
Andrea Jarvis
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