Michael J. Cutright (49) of Dieterich

Michael J. Cutright, 49, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Carle FoundationHospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Cutright Cemetery in rural Greenup. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday. Please wear a mask for all servicesand follow social distancing guidelines.

Memorials may be made to the family for his children. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here. 

Michael was born November 30, 1971 in Joliet, IL, the son of Ronald C. and Peggy J. (Horath) Cutright.He marriedMichelle Kyle on August 8, 1998.

Mike loved camping, shooting, doing anything outdoors, and hanging out with his kids and family,especially by a fire. He loved the Cubs, and was always mad at the Bears. He loved all of his dogs that hehad through the years. He especially loved taking his family on Jeep rides, no matter how terrifying themountain heights were. He worked at Caterpillar for over 20 years as an electrician and supervisor invarious roles. He then worked for Coors in Golden, Colorado for 5 years as a tech services supervisor. For his pre-retirement job, he decided to go to ConexSmart. Even though he was there only a short time, hemet great people he looked forward to working with. All who worked with and around Mike never had abad word to say and enjoyed being friends and coworkers with him.

He loved making things for his family, and learning the insides and outs of all the things he did. He wasvery passionate about learning new things and would watch a documentary about anything as long as itwas available. If you knew Mike, whether since he was a kid or if you only got to know him recently, youwould know how quick-witted and smart he was. Even through his stubbornness, he was an amazingperson to have around, and his garage was always open to have a beverage or two. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Michelle Cutright of Dieterich; daughters, Stephanie Cutright, CassandraCutright, and Addison Cutright; mother, Peggy Cutright of Joliet; brother, Timothy (Laura) Cutright of Effingham; and granddaughter, Charlotte Fae Cutright.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald; and brother, Jeffrey.