Michael "Tuna" McElroy

Birth date: Mar 2, 1952 Death date: Jul 17, 2015

Decatur – Michael “Tuna” McElroy, 63, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Mike was born March 2, 1952 in Aurora, Illinois to Dick and Betty McElroy. He graduated from St. T Read Obituary

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Sandy Fisher

534w ago

To the entire McElroy Family, the service was beautiful, the procession was amazing..it was like the entire city of Decatur stopped in its tracks..I have never seen so many cars pulled over in honor of anyone as they did for Mike: people standing in their yards, some holding U.S. flags, people outside businesses paying tribute to their great Mayor, the fire trucks (firefighters standing at attention) & police at major intersections allowing the procession to proceed, people holding their hands or hats over their hearts..I tried to wave to them all & say "thank you" as I now know family members did also..what a huge loss..Tuna was beloved by all..my heart hurts for all of you..hoping that you can find peace knowing that everyone loved Mike..I love the McElroy Family Sandy Fisher

Pam Melnik Ferris

534w ago

To Lynn and the entire McElroy Family, On behalf of the Melnik's, I want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Mike. Clearly he was loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed. May the fondest memories of the times you shared coupled with the love and support from family and friends, help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Much love to you all, Pam

Carol Zeni Shirley

534w ago

My sincere sympathy to the entire McElroy family. I enjoyed working with Tuna at ABDI and considered him a friend. He will be sorely missed. Carol Zeni ShirleySun City, Arizons

Jeff And Connie Laatsch

534w ago

Tim, Les and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and give you peace. Jeff and Connie Laatsch

Betty M.

534w ago

My heart goes out to the family of Mr. McElroy. I want to express my sincere condolences to the family. He was a very, very, wonderful man and there will be no one like him. He was so honest and true and would see that things got done around Decatur to make this city beautiful. He will be deeply missed.

Francie Johnson, Dove Community Services

534w ago

The neighborhoods in the city of Decatur will miss the friend they had with Mayor McElroy. He truly believed that making Decatur the best it can be comes in all directions, which includes the residents in the neighborhoods, and the residents knew he was genuine in his thoughts. His door was open to anyone that needed his help. By working hard to make our neighborhoods better it reflected on the city as a whole. He will be missed tremendously. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family

Ray Ainslie

534w ago

On behalf of the membership of the Illinois JCI Senate, we are shocked and saddened by the loss of "Tuna". His Jaycee career was well known throughout the state. He was honored with the highest honor – a Junior Chamber International Senatorship # 34665. I will miss him as a friend and a source of which I always knew would come through. Ray Ainslie, Chaplain Illinois JCI Senate #44136

Tim Schook

534w ago

Mike gave me personal words of encouragement during a difficult time and loss of a loved one in my life that I think of often. I will always be grateful to him for that and his positive attitude. Our community and his family lost an amazing man who truly brought this community together. His great sacrifices to make this community great will live forever. My deepest sympathies prayers go to the entire McElroy family.Tim Schook

Lisa Stanley

534w ago

Lit a candle in memory of Michael "Tuna" McElroy

Jacalyn Osborne

534w ago

I will never forget the fun times being in class with you. Jacalyn Crowe Osborne. Class of 1970

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