Michael "Mike" W. Dixon

Michael “Mike” Wayne Dixon, 61, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away October 23, 2024, peacefully with his family at his side. Mike was born November 12, 1962, to Donald and Viola (nee Lascelles) Dixon in Havana, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Julie Marie Haubensak on August 9, 1986, in Bluff City, Illinois. Together they built their home where they lived together for 29 years, raised two beautiful children and held many family functions. Mike started his career building houses and continued to be the neighborhood handyman throughout his life. He then spent time working at Transdyne and finished his career as a Public Service Administrator for the Department of Revenue. Mike is a Havana High School Class of 1980 graduate, and a 1984 graduate of Western Illinois University. He remained great friends with many of his classmates and cherished all of his memories from high school and college. He was a long-time member of The Blue Ridge Club where he played softball for many years and made many lifelong friends. He enjoyed supporting both of his children in sports and became a Southeast High School Boosters member. Despite their constant losing streaks, he was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, and a Fighting Illini supporter. You could find him on the golf course any day of the week, and you could likely find his ball by the tree on hole 3 at The Oaks. Some other hobbies included piloting and photography, but his all-time favorite hobby and title was being ‘Grampy’ to his two grandsons. Mike is survived by his wife, Julie Dixon; his children Alex Michael Dixon and Abbie Marie (Michael) Cagle; his grandchildren Karson Jon Cagle and Camden Michael Cagle; his siblings Ron “Bubber” (Kathy) Lascelles and Lisa “Sis” Dixon; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Viola Dixon, and an infant brother, Mark Dixon. A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Hurley Funeral Home, 122 W. Douglas, Petersburg, Illinois 62675. A Celebration of Life will be held the following Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Club, 411 E. Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, IL 62712. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s name to the Animal Protective League, www.apl-shelter.org/memorials or to the Donor’s choice. Cremation Rites have been accorded by Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg.

Michael "Mike" W. Dixon

November 12, 1962 - October 23, 2024

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