Michael S. Poe's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

Michael S. Poe

October 27, 1949 - October 16, 2026 (76 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

Michael S. Poe's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

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Michael S. Poe

October 27, 1949 - October 16, 2026 (76 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

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Michael S. Poe of Effingham, Illinois, born on October 27, 1949, passed away on October 16, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael S. Poe to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Berlyn Poe and Violet Poe (Fitzgerald); his aunt Betty (Fulk); and his siblings, Brenda McKinney, Richard Poe and Edward Poe.

He is survived by: his wife Judy Poe (Heynen); his daughter Michele Poe (Matthew Harris); the mother of his child Sue Poe of Altamont; his stepchildren, Lori Klein, Rob DeLong and Kevin DeLong (Gitta Herzog); his grandchildren, Alexis Blackwell (Jeremy), Jason DeLong (Lessica Reyes), Tony DeLong and Sarah Bredow DeLong (Constance Bredow); his great grandchildren, Chloe, James, Krystine and Eloise; his siblings, Bob Poe (Janet), Terry Poe (Susan) and Violet Poe; and his pets, Blackie and Tiggy.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home (1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Community Support Systems.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home



Wed

Oct 21

Visitation

Johnson Funeral Home
1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

Thu

Oct 22

Funeral service

Johnson Funeral Home
1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

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