MICHAEL HOGREFE, 63, of Murphysboro, IL, formerly of Chester, IL, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro, IL. He was born to Gilbert L. and Jacqueline (nee: Lawder) Hogrefe on June 13, 1947 in Chester, Illinois. He was working for the State of Illinois with the Illinois Youth Camp in Murphysboro, IL. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester and was a retired Sergeant in the Chester Police Department. Survivors: Mother: Jackie Hogrefe Chester, IL 1 Son: Eric Michael (Kristine) Hogrefe Fenton, MO 1 Brother: Mark (Souad) Hogrefe Chester, IL 1 Sister: Michele (Jay) Link Chester, IL Special Friend: Kathy Hagler 2 Step Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Father, Grandparents - Ray Lawder, Mary Lawder, Gilbert Hogrefe, Sr. and Lena Hogrefe. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Visitation: Wednesday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Interment: St. John Luthean Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: Cardinal Glennon Hospital