Michael William Carr 61, beloved son, father, brother, grandpa and friend died at home on Sunday, February 20, 2011 in Artesia, New Mexico. Mike was born on January 27, 1950 in DeKalb, IL to Leo ""Mike"" Carr and Mary (Runnells) Carr. Mike is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Warren Hardy- Artesia, NM; children Heather (David) Stoudt- Morrison, IL, Kelly (Joy) Carr- Chanute, KS; sister Sue Williams- Artesia, NM; granddaughters Violet and Lila Stoudt- Morrison, IL; uncle Harry Runnells- Conway, AR and several nieces and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Mike Carr and a brother E. Kelly Carr.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was involved in scouting and was a scout master for Troop 2 in Sycamore, IL.

Funeral Mass will be at St. Mary's Church, DeKalb, on Saturday, February 26th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Kenneth Anderson officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service at St. Mary?s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home on Friday, February 25th from 5pm-8 p.m. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak Street DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-3841.

Service:
Saturday, February 26, 2011

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary's Church
Visitation:
Friday, February 25, 2011

5pm-8 p.m.

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home