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Joshua MCCALL Obituary

Joshua David McCall

SPRINGFIELD - Joshua David McCall, 25, of Springfield, died at 6:47 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Memorial Medical Center.

Joshua was born February 2, 1988, in Springfield, the son of Philip and Angela Matheis McCall.

Joshua was a graduate of Southeast High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. He had worked for Starbucks on Freedom Drive and was currently employed as an Anesthesia Tech at Memorial Medical Center.

He loved attending family functions and also practiced and taught MMA. Joshua had even traveled to Scotland, where he trained under Tommy Carruthers and obtained his apprentice instructorship in Jeet Kune Do. He also loved to collect comic books and swords and enjoyed watching cartoons.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eunice and Wesley Milby, and grandfather, Wayne McCall.

He is survived by his mother, Angela Stewart of Springfield; father, Philip (wife, Betty) McCall of Rochester; fiancé, Brittany Aulich of Springfield; grandparents, Blanche McCall of Springfield and John and Marlene Matheis of Springfield; stepgrandparents, Lawrence and Joan Boarman of Pawnee; siblings: Ashley (Tracy) Cates of TX, Jessica Matheis of Springfield, Jordan McCall, Grace McCall, and Jacob McCall, all of Rochester; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; "surrogate family": Greg Krushall and Alice Krushall, both of Springfield; and his beloved dog, Gator.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m., Monday, May 13, 2013, at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.

Funeral Ceremony: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the Illinois Humane Society, P.O. Box 512, Springfield, IL 62705.

Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Published by The State Journal-Register on May 11, 2013.
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I am so sorry to hear of Josh's passing. Josh was one of my favorite students (I had him in the sixth grade). His grandmother volunteered in the classroom and donated one of my favorite books of all time to the classroom (I read it every year to my students). Every few years I'd run into Josh. He always had time to talk to his old teacher. Such a wonderful person. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Mary Dana Abbott

May 16, 2013

I love u my baby brother. I will always keep your memory alive. I was proud to be your sister. See u baby when its my turn. Gone too soon.

Ashley Cates

May 15, 2013

My prayers to the family & Brittany
for your loss Know that we share your greif and will miss him also. May you find comfort knowing God had other plans for him. Because he loved him more

Valrie Hilliard

May 15, 2013

To Josh's Family,

My family & I would like to exntend our deepest & heartfelt condolences on the passing of Josh. I didn't know josh but i knew his grandmother blanche & his aunt sherri.

May you cheerish all the good times & good memories you have of your loved one.

May Josh Rest In Peace & Never Be Forgotten!

alicia marta

May 14, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Josh's passing all too soon. We knew Josh very well as he was growing up as a teenager. He was a wonderful young man as well and it was always great to run into him at Starbucks and different functions and he'd give us updates on his martial arts studies and the things going on in his life. He always had a smile on his face and could brighten any room he was in.

We are sending out prayers of peace and comfort for Brittany and Josh's parents, grandparents, sibling and friends during this hard time.

Ralph & Sandra Carbonell

May 13, 2013

JOSH WAS A GOOD PERSON, HE ALWAYS HELPED PEOPLESORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED

margaret potter

May 12, 2013

Heartfelt condolences to Brittany and the entire family. Josh was such a nice young man. He had a warm and loving spirit that touched everyone that he was around. Comforting thoughts to all as you struggle through the pain of his loss.

Dick and Linda Potter

May 12, 2013

Words cant explain how much we miss you Josh. I had the best laughs with you at work. You always new what to say to get the laughter going. I was so blessed to know such a funny, sweet, down to earth person like you. My heart and prayers go out to your family because even though your in a better place we sure are gonna miss you here. Much Love

Love Jackson

May 12, 2013

Words cant explain how much we miss you Josh.I have had the best laughs with you at work. You always new what to say to get the laughter going. Im really glad i was blessed to know such a funny, sweet, intelligent, down to earth person like you. My heart goes out to your family because even though your in a better place everyone is sure to miss you like crazy here. Much Love.

Love Jackson

May 12, 2013

Fiancé Brittany, the McCall Family and Greg Kershaw: We mourn the loss in this life of Josh. We will one day see him again in all his glory standing with Christ. We will once again embrace him. We will miss his visits to our home, we will miss his humor and we will miss his love. We pray for your comfort and extend our arms to you in love through Jesus Christ.

Steve and Katrina Fristoe

May 12, 2013

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY . JOSH WAS A SPECIAL PERSON GOD BLESS JOHN MARLENE .

MARK SANDERFIELD

May 11, 2013

To all Josh's family, I am so sorry to hear that such a young man has passed. My thoughts are with you all.

Sherri Boner

May 11, 2013

barbie sutheard

May 11, 2013

Prayers go out to the family of Joshua. I worked with Brittney at mmc. My heart goes out to her, so sorry for your loss.

lois miller

May 11, 2013

God bless his soul. He was an amazing person. Our deepest sympathies go to his beautiful fiancé and family during this tragic time.

Alan and Audrie McKinney

May 11, 2013

Josh, you did your best, you tried hard, you loved with all your heart, you chased your dreams, you put up a good fight. Peace is finally yours in the loving arms of God who now holds you in his care. You were a great friend, you will be missed and never forgotten. Love you Josh. May the strength of the Lord be our comfort now as we all grieve for a great man who was taken too soon.

Brenda Bohlen

May 11, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless you in this time of sorrow. I knew Josh from star bucks. He always had something good and positive to say. My heart goes out to Brittany and the entire McCall family.

Patrick Van Diver

May 11, 2013

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