Michael B. White, 69

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Michael B. White, 69, of Springfield, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Lincoln Land Cremation Society in Springfield is assisting the family.

Mr. White was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Hillsboro, to Burrel and Doris White. He married Linda Ignowski in 1973, in Springfield, and she survives.

He served in the Army National Guard from Oct. 7, 1971 to March 9, 1978, and retired from the Springfield Park District in 2005.

Mr. White was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Cory) Runkel; son, Jason Michael (Jaime) White; granddaughter, Lenora; mother, Doris White of Litchfield; and sisters, Karen (Kenny) Blankenship and Jodi Weller.

Mr. White was preceded in death by his father.

Memorials may be directed to VFW Post 10302 to help soldiers in need or Adopt-A-Pet in Benld. Online condolences to the family may be left at www.lincolnlandcs.com.