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Michael Pirtle
Date Of Birth:02/04/1945
Date Of Death:05/22/2012
Service Date:Graveside service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka, IL. No visitation.

Michael S. Pirtle

Chillicothe- Michael S. Pirtle, 67, of Chillicothe, IL passed away at 11:27 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born on February 4, 1945 in Peoria, IL a son of Charles and Arlene Frye Pirtle. He married Eleanor Kleckner on September 3, 1976 in Minonk, IL. She survives.

 

Also surviving are three sons, James (Rhonda) Pirtle; Cory (Tonya) Pirtle; Michael (Pirtle) York; one step-daughter, Lisa Kuebler; his mother, Arlene Pirtle; one brother, Leland (Gwen) Pirtle; one brother-in-law, Edward (Sharon) Billings; one sister-in-law, Kay Schuster; a step-grandson, Timothy Schirer; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Pirtle and one sister, Billie Ann Pirtle.

 

Michael worked for Caterpillar, Inc. in Mossville, IL for 30 years.

 

He was a member of the Metamora Rescue Squad for approximately 2 years, the Auxiliary Police in Chillicothe, IL for 15 years, and the UAW Local 974 for 30 years.

 

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Olio Township Cemetery in Eureka, IL. Pastor Bob Herath will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mossville Methodist Church or Rescue #33 in Chillicothe, IL. Online condolences may be sent to the family at

www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com. http://www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com
  • From: John Doering
    Location:Dunlap, IL

    Please allow me to extend my sympathy to Mike's family at the their time of mourning. Mike worked for me now and then at Caterpillar Mossville. We had a mutual respect for each other in the factory. Mike and I kept in touch through email the last few years. He always had questions about things he heard on the scanner, which I was happy to try to answer. I'm sure that when you see Rescue 33 on the road next time, you will remember the service Mike gave to his community. I know I will.

  • From: Joyce Thomas
    Location:Grapevine Texas

    My condolences to you and your family. I was really sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I know it is hard now but it does get better.

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