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Michael Hutchcraft Obituary

SULLIVAN -- Michael K. Hutchcraft, 51, of Sullivan, died 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (July 17, 2007) at his residence. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with the Elder William Beese officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the services. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3322 Moultrie, Mattoon, IL 61938 or the Sullivan Fire and Ambulance Service. Condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Michael was born March 3, 1956 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the son of Frank and Betty Hutchcraft. He had been an salesman for auto dealerships in Monticello, Shelbyville, Decatur and Sullivan. He was 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Mattoon. Michael is survived by a daughter, Dawn Elisabeth Valasek of Denton, Texas; parents, Frank and Betty Hutchcraft of Sullivan, sister, Kimberly 'Kim' Mark and her husband Cary of Aurora; granddaughter, Kendra Valasek; niece, Chloe Mark and nephew, Tyler Mark. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

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Published by Journal Gazette & Times-Courier on Jul. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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Jacquie Szalankiewicz

July 23, 2007

My deepest sympathies to all of Michael's family. I worked with Michael at the Unem. Office in Decatur and shared with him many talks with him about our common bond, diabetes. Michael was a very caring person and has had a positive effect on the lives of many.

VA Outpatient Clinic

July 23, 2007

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family regarding the loss of your loved one.

Nancy Schaljo

July 23, 2007

Dear Frank, Betty and Kim,
We are unable to attend the services for Mike and regret that we can't convey our condolences personally. I recall working with Mike as The Calvin Family Scholarship was established and the enthusiasm and tireless efforts he put into the development of that memeorial to a former classmate and a highly respected family of our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Ray and Nancy Schaljo

Howard and Betty Sallee

July 23, 2007

We are so sorry for this loss in your family and our prayers are with you.

Dale and Margaret Dudley

July 22, 2007

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Teri Johnson Moore

July 22, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jeff Nelson

July 22, 2007

I considered Michael a good friend and I'll miss him. We had some good laughs. I would attend the services but am traveling now.

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