Anthony Soto Obituary

JOHNSTON CITY -- Anthony (Tony) Soto, 45, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday May 31, 2011, in West Frankfort.

Tony was born Feb. 20, 1966, in Waukegan to Lou and Barb Soto.

He graduated from Round Lake High School and went on to work as a motorcycle mechanic.

Tony enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to music and being with the love of his life, Michelle Mattingly, and her son, Hunter.

He is survived by his parents, Lou and Barb Soto; his sister, Randi Barthel and her husband, Curt, and children Tim Soto and his son, Nathaniel, Eric Sagel and his partner, Coleen Collum, and children, Justin, Jada and Devin, Sabrina Sagel and her children, Aiden and Conner French, Brian French, Ashley Stevens and husband, Kevin, Heather Sagel and Kim Tomlin and her daughter, Mercedes; his brother, Scott Soto and wife, Jen, and their children T.J. Cross and Amanda and Jeanna Soto.

He is also survived by a host of loving aunts, uncles and cousins.

There will be no funeral. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City. There will be a gathering of family and friends for food and sharing memories after visitation from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Saturday in First Christian Church at 505 E. Broadway in Johnston City. All are welcome.

For more information or to sign the guest register, visit www.murmanandwilson.com.

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Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Soto

13 Entries

Mom

June 5, 2011

We miss you so much. You were such a tender heart and strong spirit. There was so much love around you. Rest in peace my son, your light will never go out for us. Love to you.

Alex Shaw

June 3, 2011

I dont really know how to put into words how Tony's passing will affect everyone who ever knew him. He treated everyone with the utmost kindness, and I never heard him utter an unkind word. He was always there to lend a hand, even if he was busy taking care of his own things. He treated my sister with much love and admiration. He made her smile, laugh, and made her the center of his world. He was overall a good guy. And personally I will miss him.

josette louck

June 3, 2011

Tony you was a angel.and was so strong.we will all miss you and will always love you because youll always be in our hearts. rest in peace my dearest cousin.

Tony, The days went by and we all thought a angel like you would never leave us. Until one day our fear has came, Our strong and brave angel has been lifted with wings. We looked at you and all we seen was a bright strong love one smileing back at thee. Knowing you were in pain and was suffering threw life. We all had faith and knew you were toughting inside. Now your in heaven the place where they call home. Just remember we love you,miss you and know where you will always belong. We may not see you or maybe not hear. As we know your with us threw the air. We will never say goodbye nor be afraid of our fears. Especially now knowing we have a angel watching over us until it comes to our years. We will miss you Tony rest in peace my dearest cousin. Love always your cousins, Jojo and Louis.

Anita & Mark & Jojo & Louis Soto-Humphrey

June 3, 2011

Tony we all Love you and will Never forget for you are always with us in Heart and Spirit.

Tony It was like a clash of thunder creeping through the sky. My family and I just prayed for the Lord to heal him through Tony's spirit will never fade because he is like an angel watching over us At the end we had to say goodbye but we all knew that he was raised up on eagle's wings And now through these days we hear him soaring through the skies like birds glide "And Tony, don't forget we're your family, and we will miss you BUT never to forget you" So Long For Now you are with your grandparents Tony,You truly were an angel sent from God in heaven above. Your shocking death just broke the hearts of everyone you loved. When I found out that you had died I thought that they were wrong. You were so alive - and then just like that, you were gone. A flame blown out in seconds, Confirming our worst fears - A light that shines no more on earth for which we shed many tears. But still you are my beacon And I need you right now. You hear all the prayers I say Because they are answered somehow. I wish that you could be here, But in a way you are. so I know you can't be far. It still is quite a shock to us that you had to die; But no one will forget you And I love you, So I will just say, "So long..." Until we meet again in our father house of no pain. Love Aunt Anita Uncle Mark Jojo, Louis

justina lassen

June 3, 2011

Tony was one of the best people in are family we had he was fun free willed and lived his life to the fullest. He full filled his dream's and had no regret's. He was one of the most careing people we have ever meet when it came to his family he had a great personallity any of us could dream of he never had a a better family or friends who could care more for him and he gave every inch of his love to his family and friend's and never doubted one minute of itHhe was a great person as someone once told me "only the good die young" he was the very few that did. and now that he's far from home he's in a better place where he can watch over his family and friend's. God went the extra mile when tony was made. we give thank's to god for giving us the most careing family member and friend's. r.i.p tony soto from your's truely ur cousin's justina, jack, joey, jacob, sam, aunt diana, thelma. you will be missed and loved as u carry on your journey

Cari Bunetta

June 3, 2011

Tony and Shell shared a rare and epic love. When they were together they reminded me of 2 starcrossed teenagers,they had SO much fun together. It was so clear that they were the center of each others universe. He was her Superstar and she was his Queen. There wasn't ANYTHING that Tony wouldn't do for Shell and Hunter. He was handy, intelligent and had a very generous spirit. My very deepest condolences to all of his loved ones.

Samantha Ferguson

June 3, 2011

I have many memories with cousin Tony and wish I could of spent a little more time with him we had many fun times when he was here in maryland we love you and you will be very much missed my prayers are with everyone rip cousin tony

Amanda Martin

June 3, 2011

My favorite memory of Tony is him pulling Hunter & Desaray on my moms tractor in the snow. He must of drug them up & down the alley a hundred times! He was so wonderful with kids. If anyone ever needed help, he was always there. He was very kind & gentle. I'm so grateful that he was such a huge part of my sister & nephews' lives. And i'm so thankful that we have had the opportunity to know him. My heart goes out to his mom & dad (Lou & Barb) and family.

Kimberly and Mercedes Tomlin/ Gaspar

June 3, 2011

My uncle boo was so fun and loving. I have far too many memories of him to pick just one. I'm going to miss his smile and laugh the most. I'm going to miss the awesome bonfires he'd make, him waving as he drives off on his motorcycle just so many things he did we're going to miss.We love you uncle boo and we're going to miss you greatly.

Travis & Becky Mattingly

June 2, 2011

We want to express our deepest sympathy to Michelle and Hunter Mattingly and to all of Tony's family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Ridley

June 2, 2011

So sorry to know of this loss in the Soto family. Your friends at Mid Americn Growers send their symoathys during this very difficult time.

Michelle and Hunter Mattingly

June 2, 2011

I have so many cherished memories of Tony, one of my favorite memories are of him spontaneously sweeping me up to dance with him. We had so much fun together. We had many great rides on his motorcycle, getting lost and finding new places! He had a very giving, kind, generous soul. He was very handy and a mechanic at heart, he could fix just about anything. He had the best sense of humor, he could always make us laugh. He had love and respect for family, friends and every living creature. He had a tremendous impact on me and Hunter's lives. We will miss him greatly.

Paulette Martin

June 2, 2011

Tony was a warm, generous loving man. He was always ready to help anyone.he helped me a lot. I will miss his sense of humor, his quick wit and seeing him fly down the Street on his yellow motorcycle! What fun he and Michelle had on that motorcycle! He loved his family and friends, we're all going to miss him.

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