Name: Visitation for Michael Lemons
Start: 2019-12-08T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-12-08T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home - Godfrey

GODFREY — Michael Lemons, 21, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4 after a heroic battle with pediatric brain cancer.

He was born on April 27, 1998 in Alton, Illinois, the son of Mike & Treena (Boren) Lemons.

Michael graduated from Alton High School. After High School he attended Lewis and Clark Community College and graduated with an Associates in Science with honors in 2018. Michael wanted to become a commercial pilot and had been accepted to the Aviation program at Western Michigan University.

Michael absolutely loved watching and discussing college football, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide. He enjoyed watching and attending St. Louis Cardinals baseball and St. Louis Blues hockey games. In recent years, Michael started playing golf and was able to attend the Masters Tournament in 2017 and the PGA Championship in 2018. He loved going to the movies, playing video games and discussing expensive automobiles and sneakers. Thanks to the generosity of the Kellsie's Hope Foundation, Michael was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of skydiving in Las Vegas with family and friends this past June.

He is survived by his parents, Mike and Treena Lemons of Godfrey, Illinois; brother, Nathan Lemons of Godfrey; maternal grandparents, Jim and Frances Boren of Belleview, Illinois; paternal grandparent, Carolyn Lemons of Godfrey; five aunts, five uncles and nine cousins.

Michael is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather; Roger Lemons.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey where Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec 9, with Rev. Steve Rice and Mark Lemons officiating.

Memorials may be made to Kellsie's Hope Foundation at Kellsieshopefoundation.com; or Friends of Kids with Cancer at Friendsofkids.com.

Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Telegraph from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Lemons

12 Entries

Chris and Melissa Reynolds

December 9, 2019

We are very sorry to hear of such a loss, Mike and Family. May this young man rest in peace. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Denise Caldwell

December 8, 2019

Thinking of you and your family. So very sorry for your loss.

Brandon Huff

December 7, 2019

I am honored to have known Michael! May your family find comfort and peace in this difficult season. Thinking of you often.

Mary Busler

December 7, 2019

Michael's smile could light up an entire room. I enjoyed having conversations with him and listening to his varied opinions on anything and everything. He had a beautiful soul! I feel blessed that he touched my life.

Joe & Soni Sers

December 6, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about your son. I know it is devastating as we lost our son also. We pray God will provide some comfort in the days to come and be with your family to help you through this. God bless.

Regina Monroe

December 6, 2019

Mike I don't know if you remember us or not but I seen this and just was heartbroken for you and your family. Please know your in our hearts and prayers! The Monroe's, Jack, Regina, and Stephanie

Paul & Jo Stilwell

December 6, 2019

There are no works that can discribe the pain of your loss, just know there are a great many people that have you in their hearts, thoughts, and with their prayers. May the great love of the Lord find you all a little peace.

George Willis

December 6, 2019

I did not know Michael, but I was so moved by his story to send my condolences. What an amazing young man. How much would he have accomplished? His was a life gone too soon. It is obvious he was loved and treasured by his family and my prayer is that you will be able to hang on to those precious memories bittersweet though they may be. I am so sorry and please know my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you his family.

George Willis
Crossville, TN (Former resident of Alton)

Janet Weber

December 5, 2019

So sorry to hear of the loss of your son! It's been 11 months for the loss of my son Chris. I still grieve, and it will be a long time for it to be easier or you will pretend it's easier and inside you want to scream. If I can do anything to help or just want to talk feel free to let me know. I pray that another parent won't have to go thru this but it does. Us as parents should never have to bury our child. I go to a therapist now and it helps some. Hugs

RAY & TAMMY BUCHHOLZ-WHITE

December 5, 2019

THE LEMONS FAMILY: YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW..

Philip Waidmann

December 5, 2019

Sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Mike. I know that he will be missed. I will keep both you and your husband in my prayers. I will also keep your Mom and Dad in my prayers also.

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