Michelle Lynn Mesecher Truesdale

Michelle Lynn (Mesecher) Truesdale, 31, of Springfield, passed away at 9:04 a.m. on Friday, December 25, 2009 at St. John's Hospital. Michelle was born August 9, 1978 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Barry Mesecher and Sharon Lloyd. She married Joseph Truesdale on August 18, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. Michelle graduated from Ursuline Academy and attended Springfield College. Michelle was employed by Springfield Clinic as a Phlebotomist. She enjoyed shopping, soccer traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Ralph Mesecher and her aunt, Patty Perry. She is survived by her parents of Springfield; her husband, Joseph of Springfield; her son, Keagan Wayne Ramsey; three daughters, Kylee Michelle Ramsey and her twins, Kirianna Elizabeth and Katelyn Melissa Truesdale; her grandparents, Byron and Eleanor Lloyd of Springfield and Sharon Musselman of Midland, TX; sister, Melissa Sue (husband, Daron) Searcy of Springfield; half brothers, Barry Mesecher II of Springfield, Brian (wife, Becky) Lundgren of Avon, MA and Richard Guy Mesecher of Edmonds, WA; step brother, Joshua Johnson of Springfield; step-sister, Jody (husband, Dana) Williams of Springfield; mother-in-law, Patty (husband Frank) Richardson of Springfield; father-in-law, Steve Truesdale of Springfield; sister-in-law, Alicia Truesdale of Springfield; brother-in-law, Sam (wife, Michelle) Truesdale of Chicago; Many nieces and nephews, including Jeremiah Jackson, Tayler Searcy, Kaydence Mesecher, Connor and Owen Lundgren, and Haylee Nicole Johnson, Dana Renae Williams; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies. Family will receive friends from 4:00 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A memorial ceremony will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Msgr. Thomas P. Holinga, V.F., officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michelle Lynn Truesdale Family Education Fund at any Illinois National Bank location.