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Michael Metcalf Obituary

MICHAEL J. METCALF, 55 LANARK - Michael J. Metcalf, 55, of Lanark passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 23, 1958, in Chardon, Ohio, a son of Robert and Dorothy (Mandernach) Metcalf. He was graduate of St. Edward's High School in Elgin. He married Carolyn Walston in St. Charles, IL on July 19, 1980. He was a member of Zion Church in Freeport. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn, of Lanark; his three children, Brittany Ann (Casimir) Golema, Nathan (Sarah) Metcalf, and Jessica (Andrew) Schmidt; five grandchildren; six brothers, Kevin, Patrick, Gary, Brian, Brad, and John Metcalf. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Tim and Geoff. Services will be at 12 noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at the Zion Church, 4292 W. Stephenson St. Road, in Freeport, IL, with Pastor Gardy Cronk officiating. Friends may call at the church from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, and after 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his memory. Private condolences and online guestbook may be signed at www.schwarzfh.com.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2013.

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December 9, 2013

My favorite memory of Mike is taking a hike at Nelson Lake Marsh and him bouncing up and down on a dead tree that was down. I can't remember however if he fell or stayed upright. He also found some owl scat for us that day. It was just after one of the girls had learned about it in school.

So sorry for your loss.

Alison Johnson

Georgine Schick

December 5, 2013

Carolyn....my heart goes out to you....I feel your loss....yet celebrate Mike's life, his legacy....his memory. Sending you a message via fb. No rush to answer!

Kris Scharbert

December 5, 2013

Praying for all of you during this time!!! So grateful for the promise that we will see him again - and SOON!!

Keri Metcalf

December 5, 2013

I wish I could be there with you guys on Saturday. I love you all and miss you!

Love,
Keri

Chamus Savazzini

December 5, 2013

To Brittany and family, I celebrate the LIFE of Mr. Metcalf with you! May the Holy Spirit cover the family with perfect peace in knowing He is with Jesus now and it is well with his body and soul. Amen Your BSF Sister in Christ, Chamus

December 5, 2013

To Michaels Family
My sympathy to you Carolyn and family. Know that Michael is in his Heavenly home with Jesus and no more pain.
Mary Engling.

December 5, 2013

To Michael's family.
My sympathy to Carolyn and all the family, so sorry for your loss but he no longer is in pain and is with Jesus in his Heavenly home.
Mary Engling.

Kathy Wilken

December 4, 2013

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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