With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Richards of Holts Summit, Missouri, born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on October 15, 2023 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James Richards and Edith Richards (McAlister); and his sons, John and Jason Richards. He is survived by : his wife Raelynn Ryan (Gold); his children, Thomas Richards (Kristen) of Broken Arrow, Okla of Jefferson City, Christina Ammons (Jamie Meyer) of Jefferson City and Joe Ammons (Gina) of Jefferson City; his grandchildren, Darian Wayland, Nicholas Richards, Kylie Stegeman, Jackson Stegeman, Claire Stegeman, Samuel Stegeman, Bree Meyer, Natalie Ammons and Nicholas Ammons; his great grandchild Taytum Freeman; and his siblings, Ron Richards (Debbie) of Pekin, Bill Richards (Beth) of Canton and Janet Jordan of Peoria, Ill..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org), by mailing all donations to P.O. Box 95, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Freeman Mortuary