Michael J. Shorty, Jr., 15, of Peoria, passed away at 6:06 p.m. on Sunday, October, 9, 2011, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011, at New Cornerstone Baptist Church in Peoria, with the Rev. Harold Dawson, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the church. Interment will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Michael was born in Peoria on January 24, 1996, a son of Michael J. Sr. and Ruth Ann (Morton) Shorty. They survive.
He is also survived by his sisters, Shaleacia Williams and Alexis Wood, both of Peoria; paternal grandfather, John H. (Dorothy) Shorty of Peoria; maternal grandfather, Cornelius (Aquilla) Morton of Peoria; maternal grandmother, Wanda White of Chicago; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Rosetta Dotson, and brothers, Andreas and Andre Morton Jackson.
He was a sophomore at Rolling Acres Developmental Center in Peoria and attended the Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association’s Camp Free to Be. He enjoyed school, music, parties, car rides, wrestling with his dad and dancing with his mom.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria Public School District 150, Easter Seals and the Make-A-Wish Foundation for all of their assistance.
Memorial contributions may be made in Michael’s memory to the Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria.
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| Toya Hobson Wren |
I luv u so much big mick n ruthy |
October 15, 2011 |
I can never tell u in a day how much I luv you and big micheal jus like u took care of lil Michael u took care of us to I will always luv lil Michael lol he's my boo thang !!! Michael this is jus for you Eeeeeeeeeee luv u so much baby boy...:-) Crying tears of joy.....
| Latoya Hobson Wren |
cousin
iece daughter lol |
October 15, 2011 |
| Michelle Solomon |
Friend |
October 14, 2011 |
Michael and family-
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry for your loss.
| Corine cookie Williams |
Special Friend |
October 14, 2011 |
Michael my friend I love you and will miss you. Ms. Shorty thank you for allowing me to be apart of your lives I know it's hard right now if tears could have brought him back he would have never left. We loved him but God loved him best. I am here if you need anything.
| Kelly June- Assman |
Friend from HISRA |
October 14, 2011 |
I am sincerely sorry for your loss! I worked with Mikey at HISRA Camp Free to Be for three years and often came back to visit him. He would light up my day with his smile and laugh and is he is one of the reasons that I became a special education teacher. He touched the lives of so many people and I know that knowing him made a huge difference in my life! He made a strong impact and I will never forget Mikey! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Kelly
