Michael A. Colbrook
Born in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Resided in:
Sherman, Illinois
Michael A. Colbrook, 82 of Sherman passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:28 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. He was born on August 13, 1942, in Taylorville IL, the son of Albert Harold and Mary V. (Specht) Colbrook. He married Dorothy “Dottie” Painter on November 24, 1962, in Morrisonville, IL. Mike worked as a music teacher in Edinburg for 2 years, then he worked for RJ Reynolds Tobacco, and he retired from Colgate Palmolive in Chicago. He was a avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting. Mike was also an avid Cubs fan, and he loved to watch old western movies.
Mike is survived by his wife: Dottie Colbrook of Sherman, IL; sons: Brad (Kathy) Colbrook of Petersburg, IL; Brian Colbrook of Palos Park, IL; grandchildren: Alex (Samantha) Colbrook of Petersburg, IL; Zach (Kelsie) Colbrook of Petersburg, IL; great-grandchildren: Bryant, Brett, Lexi, Lakin Colbrook all of Petersburg, IL; sister: Nancy (Bob) Staber of Estill Springs, TN; brother: Sidney (Candee) Colbrook of Clermont, FL and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 10:00-12:00 noon at Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville, IL. Funeral service will begin immediately following the visitation starting at 12:00 noon at the funeral home with his good friend Rich McElfresh officiating. Burial will be in Morrisonville Cemetery in Morrisonville.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
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Visitation: April 7, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Morrisonville
304 Carlin St.
Morrisonville, IL 62546
Funeral Service: April 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Morrisonville
304 Carlin St.
Morrisonville, IL 62546
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Over the years we may have had less and less contact but memories of High School days still linger. Those were and are great memories to keep close to our heart. Dottie, I know you and Mike shared and made many memories over your many years together. Charish them, hold them close and share them with your many friends. Rest in peace classmate and friend.
Tyler Montgomery