Obituaries
Michael J. Mottram 59, of Peoria passed away at 6:12 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born on May 18, 1951 in Chicago to Clifford and Patricia O’Halloran Mottram. He married Jane A. Schroeder on February 27, 1971 in Richmond, Indiana. She survives. Also Surviving are two daughters; Michelle (Jason) Mottram-Dummeldinger and Maureen Mottram both of Chicago. One son Christopher (April) Mottram of Canton, two grandchildren Owen and Bekka. Two brothers; David (Cindy) Mottram of Woodridge, IL., and James (Trina) Mottram of Lehigh Acres, FL., two sisters; Gail McCue of Mt. Prospect, IL., and Diane (Paul) Viane of Schaumburg, IL., and many nieces and nephews whom he dearly loved. Michael was a graduate of Marian College in 1973 and was student body president (1972-1973). He worked for Moore Business Forms in Indianapolis, where he received numerous achievement club awards, until his retirement in 1992 last working as a district manager. Michael was an avid reader and was an adult literacy tutor for Common Place. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Wright and Salmon Mortuary. Rev. Dustin Schultz officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation Rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers memorials are to OSF Hospice, 2265 W. Altorfer Drive, Peoria, IL 61615 or to the Illinois Cancer Care Foundation, for patients needs, 8940 N. Wood Sage Road, Peoria, IL 61615. Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.