Cover photo for Michael R. Mize's Obituary
Michael R. Mize Profile Photo

Michael R. Mize

September 12, 1955 — November 16, 2024

Shelbyville, IL

Michael Ray Mize, 69, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Shelbyville Health Care and Senior Living.

A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. – noon on Saturday November 23, 2024, at the home of Carolyn Ruff, 216 North Chestnut Street, Shelbyville, IL, 62565. Howe and Yockey Funeral Home in Shelbyville is assisting the family. A private burial will take place in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. 

Michael was born on September 12, 1955, the son of William Herman and Gladys Winona (Eagleton) Mize of Cowden, IL. Michael attended school in Cowden until 1968 when the family moved to Decatur, IL. He graduated from MacArthur High School in the Class of 1973. Michael attended Style and Dry Beauty School in Decatur and then Vidal Sassoon School in England. He lived and worked in San Diego, CA, returning to Shelbyville years later. 

Surviving are his siblings, Stanley A. Mize and wife Judy of Tennessee, Richard E. Mize and wife Linda of Florida, Carolyn S. Ruff and friend Dave Nees of Shelbyville, IL, and Cheryl A. Woods and husband Dennis of Shelbyville, IL; and sister-in-law, Lila Mize of Tennessee. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary H. Mize.

A special thanks to Shelbyville Health Care and Senior Living and Traditions Health for the kindness and professional care to Michael.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael R. Mize, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Memorial Gathering

Saturday, November 23, 2024

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Add to Calendar

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 713

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors