MICHAEL L. KORANDO, 67, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:44 pm, Monday, March 30, 2015 at his home in Chester, Illinois. He was born to Louis E. and Helen (nee Brunkhorst) Korando on February 28, 1948 in Murphysboro, Illinois. He married Arlean B Keeton on April 16, 1969 in Chester, Illinois; she survives Mike worked as an STA at Chester Mental Health Center for 27 ½ years. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran. He was of the Pentecostal faith, a Life Member of VFW Post #3553, an avid fisherman and deer hunter. Survivors: Wife: Arlean Korando Chester, IL Mother: Helen Korando Chester, IL 3 Sons: Mike (Fiancée Rhonda) Korando Chester, IL Torrey (Kristina) Korando Chester, IL Ty (Krysta) Korando Perryville, MO 8 Siblings: Larry (Mary) Korando Chester, IL Carolyn (James) Garris Houston, TX Judy (Lonnie) Greenawalt Houston, TX Mary (Tom) Creason Chester, IL Lucy (Mike) Phillips Chester, IL Lloyd (Angie) Korando Chester, IL Linda (John) Greenawalt Houston, TX Patty (Kenny) Courier Walsh, IL 11 Grandchildren 1 Great Granddaughter Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by: Father - Louis Korando, his Mom - Frances Korando and In-Laws - Harvey & Floyda Keeton Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, April 3, 2015 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Phil Keeton Visitation: Friday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Inurment: To be held at a later date Memorials: Family Choice