Michael Van Bridges Obituary
The passing of Michael Van Bridges of Mattoon, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 14, 2026 at the age of 69. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Michael may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Michael touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nancy Mae Bridges (Van Note) and Richard Bridges; and his close friend Connie Bridges. He is survived by: his sister Marcia Orndorff (Tony) of Teutopolis, IL; his niece Jessica Seals of Marion, IL; his great-nephews, Jacob Gorris of Marion, IL, Eli Gorris of Marion, IL and Jonah Seals of Marion, IL; his nephew Tony Orndorff (Melissa) of Teutopolis, IL; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Avery Gee of Mattoon, IL, Coda Orndorff and Kadence Orndorff.
