Michael Patrick Garbett

Michael Patrick Garbett, 59, of Pawnee, IL, formerly of Thayer, IL, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. Michael was born August 16, 1966, in Springfield, IL, the son of Charles and JoAnne (Fitzpatrick) Garbett. He married Carole Huddle on September 16, 1995, in Morton.

Surviving is his wife of 30 years, Carole Garbett of Pawnee, IL; their children, Jacob Garbett and Kaitlyn Garbett, both of Auburn, IL; his father, Charles Garbett of Thayer, IL; his brother, Chuck (Mya) Garbett of Good Hope, IL; his sister, Lenore (Kip) Smith of Pawnee, IL; his nephews, Hunter (Sarah) Garbett of Mt. Sterling, IL, Hudson Garbett of Good Hope, IL; his nieces, Tabitha Hopkins of Virden, IL, Angela (Jason) Willman of Panama, IL, Addison (Tony) Trimpe of Canton, IL, Audrey (Nick) Jones of Springfield, IL, and Autumn Chandler of Chatham, IL; his sister-in-law, Cathy (Jim) Chandler of Chatham, IL; as well as Carol's half-sister, Teresa (Mike) Good of Brooklyn Park, MN. He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnne.

Michael graduated from Virden High School, class of 1984. After graduation, he attended some college and later worked for the State of Illinois. Over the years, he started out working as a janitor for the Illinois State Police and climbed many ranks receiving many awards and eventually ended his career writing programs on computers. He was an avid hunter and had a passion for deer hunting. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles, 4-wheelers, shooting a variety of guns and camping at St Joe State Park in Missouri. His heart was always into music. He played drums for many years belonging to numerous bands around the area. He was always there for his children, through cub scouts, boy scouts, and even showing them how to build things over the years. He will be dearly missed!

A funeral service to honor Michael’s life will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Kurfman officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116.