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Nov 5, 1964 - Dec 19, 2018
My sincere condolensces, I just found out he passed away. He was a kind and caring person
Lester Lampon
April 12, 2019 | Belleville, IL | Friend
Dear Esther, I was shocked and saddened to learn of your husband's passing. I'm at a lost for words, which for me is almost impossible, but I feel so bad for you and your daughter I just can't seem to come up with the right thing to say and how mere words will help. You are a dear friend and I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts until we can meet to talk. Love, Marian the Librarian
Marian Albers
December 26, 2018 | Germantown, IL | Friend
Esther and Abby I am so sorry this has happened it is hard to believe. I will miss all his sarcatic but humorous remarks. And all the knowledge he always gave! He was a talented and smart and funny! I will miss you dear cousin! May you rest in peace and look upon your family from above!
Angee Hale
December 23, 2018 | Amsterdam | Family
Esther, my heart hurts for you and Abby. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Know that I am thinking of you in this most difficult time.
Donna Self
December 23, 2018 | Grants Pass, OR
Esther, Abby , Robyn and everyone who loved Mike - he was simply the best - loving, kind, smart, funny and good. I am broken-hearted over his loss. Paul and I are grateful to have reconnected with Mike but the world is so much sadder without him. Mercy on his loving soul and blessings to his family!
Kanna Annamalai-Brown
December 22, 2018 | Silver Spring, MD | Friend
Esther, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your daughter.
Edie Elliott
December 21, 2018 | Swansea, IL
MIKE YOU ARE A SPECIAL GUY, KNEW YOU WHEN YOU GREW UP IN OUR OLD NEIGHBORHOOL. HAVE ALWAYS TREASURED YOU AS A FRIEND. GOD BLESS YOU, ESTHER, AND ABBY.
LOIS HEGGEMEIER
December 21, 2018 | COULTERVILLE, IL | Friend
Mike, Esther and Friends at Spamalot @ The Muny.
Mike and I were close friends for around 50 years. It is hard to believe that he has shuffled off this mortal coil. In retrospect, over the past half century of our friendship, I don't believe that I heard him speak badly about another person nor did he ever waver from his inherent optimism. The world is a lesser place today without him in it.
Scott Schaffer
December 21, 2018 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend
We never know the curves life throws out way. Pain sometimes fade but memories never do. Thank God that you and Mike gave Abby a loving home. She will be your inspiration through these times.
Dan Dees
December 21, 2018 | IL
Michael G. Curry, age 54, of Mt. Vernon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 4:36 a.m. in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Michael was born in Sparta, IL on November 5, 1964, the son of Kenneth “Gene” and Mary Alvenia (Robbins) Curry. He married Esther Prosise on September 23, 2000 in Mt. Vernon, IL and she survives. Michael practiced law for twenty-six years after graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1992. He owned the Curry Law Office, Mt. Vernon, IL. He was a member of Meadowbrook Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, IL, Sparta Community Chorus, Illinois Bar Association and the Jefferson County Bar Association. Michael was a writer and published a book about adopting their daughter, Abigail. He enjoyed reading, collecting comic books, acting and singing in the Sparta Community Chorus, studying history and researching genealogy. Mostly, Michael loved spending time with his family and friends.
Michael is survived by his wife, Esther Curry of Mt. Vernon, IL; daughter, Abigail Curry of Mt. Vernon, IL; father , Kenneth “Gene” Curry of Coulterville, IL; two sisters, Kathryn (Eric) Campbell of Coulterville, IL, and Robin Curry of Veedersburg, IN; a half-sister, Yvonne (Gene) Dillingham of Murphysboro, IL; a half-brother, Emmett Johnson of Jackson, MS; father-in-law, Harvey “Eldon” (Sue) Prosise of Salem, IL; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Alvenia Curry; and mother-in-law, Shirley Prosise.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Michael Sheets officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sparta Community Chorus or to the donor’s choice.
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