Michael Patrick Griffin Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael Patrick Griffin of Benton, Illinois, born in Oak Park, Illinois, who passed away on June 12, 2024, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Patrick Griffin to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Michael may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Griffin and Janice Griffin (Schrieber); and his sister Patricia Michelle Griffin. He is survived by: his daughter Ashley Sparrow (Luke) of Murfreesboro, TN; his grandchildren, Everett, Elanore and Eliza; his brother Joe Griffin of Geneva, IL; his close friend Connie Orley of Benton, IL; his aunts, Roseann and Gloria DeVries-Kazora of Manteno, IL; his uncle Donald E. Holman, Sr. of West Frankfort, IL; his cousin Nora Snyder (John) of Benton, IL; and his pet Princess.
