Michael Sheffield

Michael E. Sheffield, 70, of Decatur passed away December 7, 2020 at Prairie Rose Health Care in Pana. Private Family Graveside Services will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors by the Sangamon County Interveterans Burial Detail. Additional honors will be provided by the Macon County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard. Michael was born August 18, 1950 in Camp Stoneman, California, the son of Lee Roy and Ovelia (Newkirk) Sheffield. He married Diane Mollet on September 14, 1974 in Decatur. Michael proudly served our country in both the United States Navy as well as the United States Army. Michael was the chief of police for Warrensburg, IL for 4 years and then served Macon County as a Deputy Sheriff for nearly 23 years until his retirement. In his free time, Michael enjoyed watching westerns and history shows, riding his horse and was very skilled at leather work. He also proudly served on the Macon County Honor Guard. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diane; children Bobbi (Justin) Meenderinck of Washington, DC, Sean (Heather) Sheffield of Frederick, MD; grandchildren, Colton and Tanner Sheffield; siblings, Shirley (Joe) Tish of Florida, Ken (Jackie) Sheffield of Florida, Brian (Judy) Sheffield of Florida, Tom (Penny) Sheffield of Arizona and Penny (Brad) Gagnon of Virginia; brother-in-law Jim Grant; and many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Robert and Gladys Mollet; and sister-in-law, Cheryl Grant. "
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