Michael Dean Bethard
November 2, 1949 ~ October 21, 2019
Michael Dean Bethard, 69, of Morrisonville, IL, passed away at 2:12 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 at his residence.
Michael was born November 2, 1949 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Loren “Pete” and Betty (Wilson) Bethard. He married Janet Sue Spurgeon on November 4, 1968 in Morrisonville, IL.
Michael graduated from Morrisonville High School in 1967. He owned and operated W.H. Kent. Inc. since 1985. Michael was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville, and enjoyed trout fishing in Missouri. Most of all, Michael enjoyed his time spent with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael is survived by his wife, Sue Bethard of Morrisonville, IL; son, Michael E. (companion, Ann) Bethard of Taylorville, IL; daughter, Mindy (husband, Mike) Collingwood of Taylorville, IL; grandchildren, Tyler (wife, Kate) Collingwood, and Allison Collingwood, both of Taylorville, IL; siblings, Steve (wife, Jenny) Bethard, Phil (wife, Susan) Bethard, and Kim (husband, Dennis) Millburg, all of Morrisonville, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church, 111 North St., Morrisonville, IL 62546, with Rev. Jim Ferrill officiating.
Inurnment will be held at Morrisonville Cemetery at a later date.
The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 304 Carlin St., Morrisonville, IL 62546 with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
Mike, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Thinking of you and your family. Love Kathy
Mike was like a brother to me. He will be truly missed. My prayers are with the family.
A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on October 22, 2019
I am sorry for the family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of Mike’s loved ones.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great person and I know all of you and many others will miss him greatly. My parents thought allot of him. My dad was very close to your family. Prayers for all of you through this sad time. Love Cindy Brandt
To Sue and the whole family. Mike was a very awesome guy. He never knew a stranger. He will sadly be misses
To Sue and the whole family you have our heartfelt condolences. Mike was very kind and considerate, and he never knew a stranger. If you ever needed help with anything he would always be there to help you. I hung out at there house when we was kids and went fishing together. He will be sadly missed. Rodney Beaty, Janice Smith
So sorry for your loss, prayers and thoughts, keep those memories close those will always be with you.
Mindy, i am sorry to hear about the passing of your dad.
So sorry sue I hope your ok. This Terry FUZZY Johnson been a long time