Michael Dean Sparks Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael Dean Sparks of Energy, Illinois, born in Herrin, Illinois, who passed away on August 30, 2024 at the age of 67. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Michael Dean Sparks to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Raymond and Katharine Marie Sparks (Mabry); his sisters, Brenda Sparks and Sharon "Sparki" Hock; his brother-in-law Norris "Red" Reed; and his niece Amy Chaney.
He is survived by: his children, Holly Burks (Chad) of Herrin, Olin Sparks (Stephanie) of Clarksville and Eric Sparks (Alexis) of Carterville; his stepdaughters, Miranda Hertter and Rachyl "Grace" Winters of Dongola; his sisters, Linda Reed of Johnston City and Doris Kiesling (Michael) of Carterville; his grandchildren, Bryndle McCowen (Shane), Jaxton Burks, Dakoda, Noah Sparks, Evangeline Sparks, Oliver Hertter and Tyler Jack; his mother-in-law Cindy Beshears (Ronnie) of Grand Rivers, Kentucky; and his brother-in-law Dave Hock. He is also survived by two nephews and four nieces.
Memorial contributions can be made to the SIH Cancer Center.
