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w.jrj AREA DEATHS Holly Storm CHARLESTON Holly Ann Storm, age 50 of Charleston, entered her heav "Just As I Am." The pallbearers were Travis Abston, Jesse Kosack, Michael Ertz, Anthony Bennett, Dustin Lee, and Justice McPherson. Mrs. Abston, 74, of Charleston died Nov. 23, 2012, at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Schlabach service MATTOON The funeral for Lucille Schlabach was Sunday at Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon.

Recordings were played of "Amazing Grace," and "When I Get Home." Ms. Schlabach, 78, of Long-mont, formerly of Mattoon, died Nov. 19, 2012. tion or service, or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920. Holly was born on December 10, 1961, in Springfield, Illinois, a daughter of Morton and Sue (Ratterree) Hoyt.

She married Kevin Storm on June 21, 1986, and they have shared twenty-six years of friendship and marriage. In addition to Kevin, she is survived by her son, Evan Storm; her parents, Morton and Sue Hoyt of Urbana; a brother, Nick Hoyt, also of Urbana; two sisters, Laurel Campbell and husband Mike of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Karen Lange and husband Rich of LaGrange, Illinois; her mother-in-law, Kay Stoev-er and husband Larry of Sum-merfield, Florida; a sister-in-law, Becky Wesch and husband Steve of Areola, Illinois; brother-in-law, Stuart Storm and wife Wanda of Ft. Myers, Florida; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Bill Storm and an uncle, Bruce Ratterree.

Holly was a 1980 graduate of Charleston High School and received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Eastern Illinois University. She began her career as a first grade teacher for the Mattoon School District, and for the past eleven years, she has been employed by the Charleston School District as a Reading Specialist for Mark Twain and Ashmore Schools. She was also an instructor in the Education Department at Eastern Illinois University. Holly was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston where she was actively involved with the Education Committee. She was also a member of the Illinois Teachers Association, the National Education Association, International Reading Association and Choice Literacy.

Holly radiated true kindness and compassion in all that she did. She was passionate about her career choice as a teacher and felt a special love for her students. She was an avid reader and was dedicated and devoted to teaching and sharing her love of reading with her classes. Holly's talent for decorating was affirmed upon entering their tastefully decorated home and her love for animals was evi dent in the many pets she so fondly took care of. She also enjoyed being outdoors, tending her beautiful flower gardens, swimming in the pool, vacationing at the beach, or strolling through Fox Ridge with Kevin on one of their many walks.

Holly appreciated her friends and developed deep and abiding friendships. But it was always her family which remained her priority and her devotion as a wife and mother was evident Kevin was the love of her life and Evan her pride and joy. Holly lived a life that demonstrated a love and kindness for others that was true and sincere. She was a role model for many and will always be remembered for the loving and positive ways in which she touched and influenced the lives of her family, friends and students. Holly's memorial website is available at www.adamsfuner-alchapel.com where condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on obituaries.

To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. enly home while at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Sunday, November 25, 2012. Visita- Storm tion for fami ly and friends will be held Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 4:00 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Services honoring and celebrating her life will begin at 11:00 a.m.

on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2206 4th Street in Charleston with Reverend Walter Carlson officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her honor be made to Books for Young Readers, which is a fund being established to benefit young readers in the Charleston School District. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visita Donald Drum MATTOON Donald Leroy Drum, 55, of Mattoon, died at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services honoring his life will begin at Drum 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mattoon, IL. with Reverend Lloyd Gingerich officiating. Burial will follow in the Janesville Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held today, from 5:00 p.m.

until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 27, 2012, at the funeral home. Donald was born on December 9, 1956, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Don and Mary (Patrem) Drum. He married Teresa L. Hunt on March 13, 1981.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronnie Drum and friend, Rick Neece. Survivors include his wife, Teresa A. Drum of Mattoon; Clint Dillon SHAWNEE, Kan. Clint William Dillon (54) of Shawnee, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Clint had -a unique gift for bringing together an eclectic mix of Jolks who-would other- t- Dillon wise never have met one another.

Once you became his friend (which took as long as five minutes) you were a friend -for life. Clint was a longtime season ticket holder and fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He was an avid camper and loved canoeing the White River. Clint enjoyed trips on III llll llllMM I I Lawrence Parsley MATTOON Lawrence Eugene "Gene" Parsley, 79, of Mattoon, died on Friday, November 23, 2012. Funeral services honoring his life will begin at 1 I 10:00 a.m.

on Ll i 1 Thursday, Parsley 29, 2012, at the Schilling Funeral Home, 1301 Charleston Avenue, Mat toon, IL. with Pastor Chris Linzey officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow in the Long Point Cemetery near Neoga. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the funeral home. Lawrence was born on January 30, 1933, in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, the son of Oscar Virgil and Mary Josephine (Richards) Parsley. He married Kathryn (Davis) Elliott. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathryn; brother, Kenneth Dean Parsley; sister, Janet Sue Parsley Fetters Lauter; grandson, Jason Robert Parsley and Mary Gatewood MATTOON Mary Lou (Myers) Gatewood, 95, of Mat-toon died at 1:20 p.m. Monday (Nov.

26, 2012) at Mattoon Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon. Abston service CHARLESTON The funeral for Patsy M. Abston was Monday at Caudill-King Funeral Home with the Rev. John Best officiating.

Burial was at Janesville Cemetery. Recordings were played of of "Amazing Grace," "Just A Closer Walk With Thee," and Marjorie Niles CHARLESTON Marjorie E. Niles, age 84 of Charleston, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2012, at her Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center home. Visitation for family and friends will be held if1 V. LroiH Niles Thursday evening, November 29, 2012, from 5:00 7:00 p.m.

at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. There will be no Funeral Services and a Private Inurnment will be held at Roselawn Cemetery at a later date. It is requested that memorial gifts in her honor be made to Susan G. Komen For the Cure. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Drive, Charleston, IL 61920.

Marjorie was born on January 9, 1928, in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin, and was a daughter of the late Morris and Ethel (Ralph) White. She married William T. Niles on September 13, 1953, and they enjoyed forty-five years of friendship and marriage prior to his death on May 29, 1999. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Guymon and husband Bill of Charleston her son, Daniel Niles and wife Toni of Spring Hill, Florida; five grandchildren, Tammy St.

Clair and husband John of Brocton, Illinois, Josie Martin and husband Joe of Indi Agnes Walk EFFINGHAM Agnes E. Walk, 88, of Effingham, passed away at 3:49 p.m. Sun- rliir XTntf 10 mi, at m. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, Effingham. Funeral services were in.

in a fC- Walk at iu.ju a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Effingham, with burial in St. Michael's -CemetcryrSigel. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, Effin- gham.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Bauer Funeral Home, Effingham, is in charge of arrange-ments. Online condolences may be left at www.bauerfh.com. Agnes was born in the Green Creek area, the daughter of Anthony and Sophia (Schwerdt) Kaufman. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women.

She married Charles J. Wralk SIREN REPORT Charleston pollca Vehicles driven by David I. Herdes of Clay City and Brit-tny A. Arthur of Findlay, were involved in an accident on 4th St. at 1:30 a.m.

Nov. 18. Herdes, 21, was cited for failing to give information after striking an unattended vehicle. Vehicles driven by Charles E. Jenkins of 10053 E.

County Rd. 550 N. and Za Raj T. Reynolds of Peoria, were involved in an accident on Lincoln Ave. at 1:05 p.m.

Nov. 20. Jenkins, 48, was cited for failing to yield. Reynolds, 20, was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Vehicles driven by Frances M.

Rowles of 1027 8th St. and Mikyla S. Mcneil of 19547 E. Co. Rd.

850 were involved in an accident on University 1" 1 ll. I anapolis, Indiana, Ginger Guymon and fiance" Don Mur-dock of Gays, Illinois, Jessica Chiappetta and husband Matt of Lenexa, Kansas, Anthony Niles of Effingham, Illinois; eight great-grandchildren, Andrea, Ally and Ashley Martin of Indianapolis, Karry Guymon of Brocton, Caitlin McGowan of Gays, Madison and Nickolas Chiappetta of Lenexa and Zoe Niles of Effingham; a great-great-grandson, Logan Dutot; three sisters, Marguerite Tuisl, Katherine Young and Shirley Chapman, all of Wisconsin; a brother, Harold White of Wisconsin; and her canine best friend "Rapoo." In addition to her parents and her husband, Marjorie was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers. Marge was employed with the Brown Shoe Company in Charleston for thirty-five years. She and husband Billy shared a love for auctions, and they would always return home with a purchase. Marge also enjoyed shopping the clearance aisle at Walmart she was constantly looking for a deal.

Marge dearly loved her family, and they will cherish the many ways in which -she touched their lives. Marge's memorial website is available at www.adamsfu-neralchapel.com where condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on obituaries. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. on June 23, 1945, and he preceded her in death in 1998. Surviving are 11 children, Jo Ann (Dick) Sutton of Sebring, Sue (Ron) White of Effingham, Doris Johnson of Effingham, Vera (Dr.

Charles) Runde of Teu-topolis, Art (Penny) Walk of Neoga, Marlene (Alan) Burton of Dieterich, Bonnie (Den nis) Siebert of Altamont, Delores (Dave) Pals of Beech-er City, Stan (Debbi) Walk of Louisville, Ky, Bev (Dave) Await of Effingham and Kevin (Amy) Walk of Momence; one brother, Albert (Edith) Kauf- man of Effingham724' grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; son, Charles three brothers, Adolph "Bud," Clifford and James; and two sisters, Norma Hoene and Sister Marie Therese, OSF; son-in-law, Paul Haarmann. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. Ave. at 1:05 p.m.

Nov. 20. Rowles, 57, was cited for failing to yield. Charleston fir Firefighters responded at 4:58 p.m. Nov.

21 for three small rubbish fires at Route 130 at Lake Charleston. Firefighters responded at 7:09 p.m. Nov. 23 for a carbon monoxide investigation at 8 Stonefield Ln. Firefighters responded at 4:23 p.m.

Nov. 23 for a carbon monoxide investigation at 609 Ashby Dr. Firefighters responded at 10:04 p.m. Nov. 25 for a carbon monoxide investigation at 1505 7th St.

Carbon monoxide was found and the building was evacuated. daughters, Kiley A. Spence and husband Erik; Sausha S. Helmuth and husband Tony; grandchildren, Aaron Spence; Elsa Helmuth; Gavin Helmuth all of Mattoon; Victoria Schuman of Areola; special friends, Wayne and Rendi Jones; Donnie and Heather Fuller all of Mattoon; his dogs, "Ricky" and "Sophie." Donnie worked at Lender's Bagel as a Team Leader. Donnie was an avid sports fan; he especially liked the St.

Louis Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts. He was a big Lynard Skynard fan and enjoyed listening to their music. Donnie was fondly known by his co-workers as "Ducky." Donnie loved people and endeared himself to numerous people and their families over the years. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Memorial donations in his honor are suggested to Lin- colnland Hospice or Genesis Animal Rescue P.O.

Box 1985 Mattoon, IL. (800 688-7934. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. his motorcycle or in his truck withhidog Gracie. Clint was preceded in death by his mother Carol Dillon of Arthur, IL.

He is survived by his father William (Bill) Dillon of Arthur, IL, his sister Calene Kohn of Windsor, IL, his brother Brett Dillon of Hes-ston, KS, his longtime girlfriend Cheri White and her daughters Shawna and Jessica of Overland Park, KS, 1-niece and 3 nephews. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 1, 2012, from 2p-4p with a Memorial Service to follow at Amos Family Funeral Home 10901 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. Here are some examples: Tunnels under a Houston medical campus have 100 submarine doors ready to block invading floodwaters. Bangkok commuters must climb three feet of stairs to raised subway entrances equipped with flood gates.

And in Washington, managers of a retail and apartment complex need just two hours to activate steel walls designed to hold back as much as a 17-foot rise in the Potomac River. Northern Calif. community mourns family swept to sea great-granddaughter, Kaid-ance Danae Huff-Phillips. Survivors include his daughters, Debra Parsley of Findlay; Theresa Stark and husband Gary of Mattoon; Laurie Pforr and husband Jeff of Humboldt; Gina Elliott and husband Charles of Mattoon; Shawna Koenig and husband Jason of Champaign; son, Richard E. Parsley and wife Jen of Hawkinsville, Georgia; stepdaughter, Kathy Wells and husband Scott of Houston, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; 6 step-greatgrandchildren; 2 step- great-great-grandchildren.

Lawrence served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1988 after working at U.S.I. Chemicals in Tuscola for 29 years. Memorial donations in his honor are suggested to the Local Food Pantry, Mattoon Community Food Center, 600 Moutrie Ave. Mattoon, IL 61938.

or the local V.F.W. Post 4325, 1220 S. 19th St. or the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle St.

Ste 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-1242. To leave condolences online, visit www.jg-tc.com, click on obituaries, select the individual's name and click on "Comments" to log in. missing. The dog, identified by the boy's friend as "Fran," even tually made it back to shore. The hews of the tragedy coming during the long holiday weekend shocked many in their small college town on the rough Northern California coastline about 280 miles north of San Francisco, Students at the high school where Kuljian's son, Gregory, went wore green in his memory.

By late Monday afternoon, more than 1,300 people "liked" a Facebook page set up by the teenager's friends called "Wear Green for Geddie" using his nickname. Dozens tweeted tributes with the hash-tag (hash)WearGreen-GorGeddie. TZZZ "I will always remember him no matter how long," wrote Emmalaya Owen on the Facebook page. "Especially how he was such an upbeat happy person or how he tried to put up 'Be Happy' propaganda posters he drew around school." Others were trying to come to terms with the deaths. His sister, Olivia, graduated from the school last year.

PERSONALS Card of Thanks TO EVERYONE WHO HAS supported us following the death of Frances Sanders, we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. The Sanders Family AP IMPACT: NYC flood protection won't beeasy BY JASON DEAREN Associated P'ess SAN FRANCISCO -Howard Kuljian and his family were out for a walk on a damp, overcast morning at Big Lagoon beach, playing fetch with their dog as 10-foot surf churned the water just feet away like a washing machine. Signs near the beach warned of "sneaker waves," the kind that suddenly roar ashore. Kuljian tossed a stick that took their dog down to the water's edge and in an instant, authorities said, a wave swallowed it, setting off a nightmarish scramble early Saturday in Areata.

"Everything kind of snow balled from there, Coast Guard Lt. Bernie Garrigan said. Kuljian's son ran to save the dog, and struggled as he was captured by the surging surf. Kuljian followed, and later his wife. On shore, his 18-year-old daughter and his son's girlfriend could only -watch.

Both parents bodies were later recovered, but the boy presumed dead is still MARRIAGE UCENSES Derek Benjamin Hinder-liter and Adrianne Lee Hon-nold, both of St. Louis DIVORCES Paula J. Kimery and Daniel L. Edwards BY ADAM CELLER AP National Writer NEW YORK -If metropolitan New York is going to defend itself from surges like the one from Superstorm Sandy, decision makers can start by studying how others have fought the threat. Experts say that while many cities have learned much about how to control damage from flooding, there is no cure-all.

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