Michael G. White

Michael G. White, age 67 of Highland, IL, died Saturday, February 07, 2015, East of Madison/Clinton County line on St. Rose Road from the result of an auto accident. He was born June 16, 1947, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Clyde Lee White and Helen Mae (nee Barnett) Delschmitt. On February 14, 1982, he married Julia Marie Cirio. He was a member of Highland Pistol and Rifle Club; NRA; U.S. Fencing Association; Korte Recreation Center; Sand Casting Classes at SWIC; Former Member of the Highland Jaycees. Mr. White grew up in Trenton, IL. He was a 1965 graduate of Wesclin High School. He attended Rankin Technical School and worked for Amtrak for a number of years. He designed irrigation systems for Midwest Golf, Munie Outdoor Services, and Stonewolf Golf Course; retiring at age 62. He was an avid collector and attended street rod shows and frog follies every year. He drove Stock Car #43 at Highland Speedway. He and his wife, Julia had traveled to Russia, China, Africa, Japan, Australia, Switzerland, Western Europe. On their trips, they would visit orphanages and provide supplies and take residents shopping. Mr. and Mrs. White died in an automobile accident on Saturday, February 7, 2015, east of Highland, IL. Survivors include : Mother - Helen M Delschmitt nee Barnett, Cedar Hill , MO Daughter - Susan M. (Boyfriend Matthew D. Denue) White, Highland, IL Daughter - Patti A. (Scott) Nelson, Centralia, IL Daughter - Jennifer M. (Kelly) Flanagan, Tampa, FL Grandchild - Donovan M. White, Highland, IL Grandchild - Steven D. White, Highland, IL Grandchild - Alexis N. Nelson, Centralia, IL Grandchild - Alyssa A. Nelson, Centralia, IL Grandchild - Maximus J. Kiddy, Tampa, FL Grandchild - Sofia E. Kiddy, Tampa, FL Grandchild - Molly E. Flanagan, Tampa, FL Sister - Elaine Alice Nappier, Naperville, MO Brother - Steven Clyde White, Cedar Hill, MO Best Friend - Gary Crosby, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by : Father - Clyde L. White Wife - Julia M. White, nee Cirio Sister - Infant Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, February 13, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the funeral home in Highland, IL. Memorial service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the funeral home, with Rev. Matthew R. Embry, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.

Michael G. White

June 16, 1947 - February 7, 2015