Michael Frank Stanelle
Born: Sat., Oct. 5, 1946
Died: Fri., Sep. 11, 2020
Visitation
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sun., Sep. 13, 2020
Location: Shawneetown Location
Funeral Service
2:00 PM Sun., Sep. 13, 2020
Location: Shawneetown Location
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Michael Frank Stanelle, 73, of Shawneetown, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020, at the Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg. He was born on October 5, 1946 in Shawneetown, the son of the late Dr. Wilber Frank Stanelle M.D. and Ronita Ruth Osby. Mike married the former Melanie J. McWhirter on April 21, 2001. He retired from GTE/ Verizon as a telephone repairman and was Mayor of Shawneetown for many years. Mike was a Air Force veteran and a member of the Shawneetown American Legion Post 585. He was an avid Cubs fan along with his brother and father. Mike was a happy person and never met a stranger. Little kids, dogs, and old people loved Mike and he loved them back with a smile and friendship. He will be missed being seen on his front porch which he loved and his boat on the Ohio River. Mike leaves behind his beloved wife, Melanie J. Stanelle of Shawneetown; his step son, James and Katheryn McWhirter of West Salem; two sisters, Sandy Stanelle Butts of Henderson, Kentucky and Gail Stanelle Wenzel of Paris; one brother, Greg and Becky Stanelle of Shawneetown; three grandchildren, Anna Kate Stanelle of Harrisburg, Jordan and Austin McWhirter of West Salem; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Barney. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Tracie Annette Stanelle. Visitation for Mike will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 11 a.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown. Tom Harmon will officiate the service. Burial with military rites by the Gallatin County American Legion at Westwood Cemetery near Shawneetown. Due to Covid-19, social distancing and masks will be required.
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Vincent Stanelle Butts
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Posted Fri September 11, 2020
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You were the best Uncle a kid could have! I am thankful for all the river memories I had with you. God speed! Say hi to Tracie and paw paw for me.
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Connie McWhirter
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Posted Fri September 11, 2020
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My heart felt prayers are with you and your/ our family Aunt Mel.
I'm sorry truely sorry for your loss. Uncle Mike was an amazing loving
Man.
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Trudie Gill Hewitt
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Posted Sat September 12, 2020
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Will miss my Hometown friend & neighbor. So happy that I visited with you in February while I was home. We had some great times growing up in the hood ...you were always good for a “belly laugh”. RIP my friend
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LEONARD AND MARY ANN BALDWIN
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Posted Sat September 12, 2020
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VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MIKE . CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. NOT A LOT OF MEMORIES OF MIKE AS A STUDENT, BUT GOT TO KNOW HIM FOR A QUITE WHILE ON FACEBOOK. HE WAS ALWAYS READY TO MAKE A COMMENT, THAT I ENJOYED READING EVERY TIME. ALSO FOLLOWED SANDY LATELY ON FACEBOOK.
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Jim O'Dell
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Posted Sat September 12, 2020
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Will miss Mike & always remember him as a good friend as will so many.
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M. J. Coleman
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Posted Sat September 12, 2020
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I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Mike as a classmate in Shawneetown who was very outgoing and funny. He was always upbeat with his stories and jokes. Who could forget the Chevy Corvair and his love for boats. Mike will be missed by his family and friends.
M.J. and Mary Kaye (Kohl) Coleman
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Sue Rich Knight
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Posted Sat September 12, 2020
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Mike and I started in first grade in the new grade school
We went all thru high school
Mike was always laid back and if anybody made us laugh it was him. Our kids went to school with Tracie..sweet girl
Very sorry 😞
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Freddie garnett
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Posted Sat September 12, 2020
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Grew up next door to mike. He spent lots of time at our house . Always wanted a bologna sandwich! Spent many summer days with him boating on the river, Rip great friend!
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Dale Williams
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Posted Sun September 13, 2020
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Worked with Mike at GTE for many years, had a bunch of laughs together. Mike was a good friend of mine, he will be missed.
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Arik Tipton
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Posted Sun September 13, 2020
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Rest in peace Uncle Mike. Thanks for your service. You will be missed.
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Dennis Charleton
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Posted Sun September 13, 2020
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So sorry to hear had many fond memory’s of Mike and a lot of laughs my prayers go out to the family
Dennis
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