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NIANTIC - John William Kirk, 57, of Niantic, IL passed away at 5:41 p.m. on Friday (March 12, 2010) at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday (March 19, 2010) at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday (March 18, 2010). Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL with full military rites. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Niantic Fire Protection District or the Macon County Animal Shelter. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family via e-mail at www. dawson-wikoff.com. John was born in St. Louis, MO on October 2, 1952, the youngest child of Frank W. and Marie (Gunn) Kirk. He graduated from Steelville, MO High School in 1971. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. John volunteered for many years on the Niantic Volunteer Fire Department, serving as firefighter, EMT, Captain, and Assistant Fire Chief. In 2009, John accepted an appointment as Treasurer for the Fire Department. He also served one term as Village Clerk. He retired in 2009 after twenty-two years at Decatur Earthmover Credit Union. John was an avid NASCAR fan, and enjoyed watching football and baseball games. Surviving are his daughters: Jordan M. Kirk of Rolla, MO and Abigail Kilgus of Iowa; brothers: Frank W. Kirk Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, Robert G. Kirk of Grand Prairie, TX, and Joseph Koppchuis of Affton, MO; sister: Joyce M. Lashley of Farmington, MO; three granddaughters; special friends: Tim Kite and Linda Humphreys of Oakley, IL, Tim and Cheryl Roach of Niantic, IL, and Bobbie Dingman and Rodney Harrell of Niantic, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Mar. 17, 2010.

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Steve Groves

March 23, 2010

I wish we would have stayed in contact with John. We moved from Niantic to Texas in 1995 and lost contact with several friends. John was a great person and would do anything for you. I was on the Fire Department with him and we had alot of fun. Im truley sorry for your loss. Steve, Traci and Family.

jerry cross

March 17, 2010

To John's family, Very saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a great guy. I mostly delt with him at Credit Union over the years. I will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. I formally lived in Niantic but now I reside in Jacksonville. With Deepest Sympathy, Jerry and Connie Cross

Don Hood

March 17, 2010

To John's family: I met John as a customer at DECU. He was professional & exemplary at his job. I always preferred dealing with him. He made me feel he had an interest in my life beyond banking services. I sensed an honest concern for those he served. I ask for God's grace & love to comfort your family.

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