Obituaries

Mickey D. Williams

September 8th, 1943 – April 30th, 2021

Mickey D. Williams, 77, of Browning, IL, passed away at 10:00 pm on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 8, 1943, the son of Frances and Betty (Westerfield) Williams. Mickey married Susan Chambers on April 23, 1985 in Canton, IL. She survives.

Also surviving is his daughter, Sandy (and Dean) Roddis of Ipava, IL, granddaughter, Sarah Roddis of Table Grove, IL, great-grandson, Ethan Bucher of Canton, IL, step-daughter, Anita (and Mike) Jurick, and step-son, Jim Hanson.

He is preceded by his daughter, Lisa Ann Parry, grandson, Erik Bucher, sister, Philena Harlan, and 2 brothers, Gary Williams and Francis “Frank” Williams, Jr.

He worked at International Harvester and AMAX Coal Mine for several years.

Mickey was an excellent musician who could play any instrument. He loved playing music and entertaining at nursing homes and picking with his friends. Music was his life.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Audrey Day will be officiating. A visitation will take place 1 hour prior to the service on Sunday. Interment will be in Union Chapel Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Hospice.

Condolences

May 3rd, 2021

To the family please accept our sympathy at the passing of Mickey. We are praying for you to feel God's love and comfort at this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver.

May 3rd, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Mick was a great guy. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jim and Karen Hopkins

May 3rd, 2021

So sorry for your families loss Mickey was a wonderful guy and one heck of a musician You are all in our thoughts and prayers

May 4th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Micks passing, Susan. You are in our prayers!

May 4th, 2021

That was from Bill and Leona.

May 4th, 2021

So sorry to hear. Always enjoyed visiting with Mick, when he would come into the hardware store. Tommy and Pam Trone

May 4th, 2021

In behalf of the Augusta Senior Center, please know how much we will miss the friendship and talents Mick shared with us at our monthly potlucks and the band. How much we enjoyed hearing him play instruments and the bones! Our sympathy to you in his passing.

May 4th, 2021

I am so very sorry to hear of Mickey"s passing he was a wonderful person. We always jocked with each other every time we seen each other. I will truly miss him. I will keep in in my thoughts and prayers. Tammy Baldry

May 4th, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mick. I always loved seeing him at the music get togethers. He always had a smile and always could make a person laugh. I will miss his sweet nature. Heaven got another good one. RIP Mickey, shake those bones. Una Belle Wertz

May 4th, 2021

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all of you
All of us Malott, Taylor Families

May 4th, 2021

Our sympathy goes to all of Mickey's family.Great memories of him and danced quite a few times to his music and vocals. Hugs to you all.

May 4th, 2021

Garth and Carolyn Cripe

May 4th, 2021

Sorry for your loss. A Bryant pickin' buddy from Industry. Roger Toland

May 4th, 2021

We are sorry to hear of Mick’s passing. He was a great guy and always a good friend. Gale and Annie Beekman.

May 4th, 2021

I'm so sorry to hear about Mick. Thinking of you Sandy, Dean, & Sarah. 💔 Debbie Douglas

May 4th, 2021

Roddis Family- So Sorry for Your Loss- Sending Prayers & Hugs to Your Family at this Difficult Time💕
Shirley Louderman

May 4th, 2021

Our heartfelt condolences to the family. Jon & Ketra Branson

May 4th, 2021

Sandy and Sarah, We're so sorry to hear of your Father's and Grandfather's passing.

May 4th, 2021

Sad to hear of Mick's passing. He was a really nice Man. Always smiling and friendly when I worked with him. Prayers for the Family. Randy and Mardeen Snowden

May 4th, 2021

Sandy and Sarah-
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Mike & Marla Rumler & family
Jonesy

May 4th, 2021

Sue and family: Mick was a great man and our friend. He also played with us at Augusta and Bryant. Will miss him. Sending prayers to you all and know you are never alone. RIP in peace my friend
Art and Millie Derry

May 4th, 2021

Very sorry for you and your family.

May 4th, 2021

He was a member of the class of '61. Our sympathy to the family. Judith/Judy (Skiles) Anderson

May 4th, 2021

Sandy, Dean and family

So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Teresa Haines,
Advertising Manager of The Rushville Times

May 4th, 2021

Sandy and Sarah so sorry for your loss. He was a good friend of my dads. Dad always talked about him and his music. Daniel and Becky Hamm

May 4th, 2021

Mickey was a good friend. He always had a smile and a good word. He will be sorely missed by friends and family. Our prayers go out to the family in their time of grief.

Mike Hollenback

May 5th, 2021

So sorry for your loss Sandy and Sarah. Your both in my thoughts and prayers. Becky and Don Watson

May 5th, 2021

Sara and Sandy we are so sorry for your loss..this is never easy but sending prayers and hugs 🙏 Bob n Rett

May 5th, 2021

so sorry for your loss. have good memories of being in school with Mickey.prayers for peace and comfort to you all. kathy {cozadd} cox

May 5th, 2021

Our prayers are with all of the family. Mickey was a good friend. We had a lot of good times together.see you in heaven good buddy.

May 5th, 2021

Fuzzy and Linda Adams

May 5th, 2021

So Sorry for your loss, Mickey, he sure Loved his music. Sending my Thoughts and Prayers for All of the Family's. Sue Palmer & Family's.

May 5th, 2021

So sorry to hear of Mickey’s passing. Deepest sympathy to the family, Ed and Pam Wickert

May 5th, 2021

Sorry so to hear of Mickey's passing. Great neighbor to have when he lived in Canton. Rode back and forth to work in Morton with him. Always full of laughs.
Larry Wilson

May 5th, 2021

Sending prayers to family and friends. Mick was always a fun guy to be around.We will miss him very much. Buck and Sue Lannery.

May 5th, 2021

So sorry to hear the loss of Mickey. He was a sweet guy. I loved to hear him sing. I remember when he played in the band. So sorry for your loss.

May 6th, 2021

Mike and I are so sorry to hear of Mickey’s passing! Our thoughts and prayers go out to All of His Family! Mike and Peg Davis

May 7th, 2021

So sorry for your .Sally Atwater and family

May 7th, 2021

I was deeply saddened to learn of Mickey's passing. Our parents were good friends and we grew up together although I hadn't seen him for about 20 years. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and I will keep you all close in thought and prayer. Wanda (Baumgardner) Shannon