Michael V. Gray

Michael V. Gray, 42 of Bourbonnais, Il., passed at Provena St. Mary's Hospital, March 28, 2006. Mr. Gray was born September 13, 1963 in Kankakee, Il., the son of Vincent & Barbara (Haberkorn) Gray. He married Michele Magruder on November 7, 1992 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Curch. Mr. Gray was a partner in the accounting firm of Payne, Gray, Groskreutz & Schmidt. He is a member of St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Cullom,Il., CPA Society, American Institute of CPA., Exchange Club of Kankakee,where he was the secretary, & treasurer, enjoyed farming, basket ball, and volley ball. He was a graduate of University of Illinois. Survivors; Sons: Stephen & Amanda Blanchette of Champaign, Il.,Richard Blanchette of Bourbonnais, Il., Peter Gray of Bourbonnais, Il., Gregory Gray of Bourbonnais, Il., Daughters: Sara Gray of Bourbonnais, Il., Aemilia Gray of Bourbonnais, Il., Catherine Gray of Bourbonnais, Il., Gretchen Gray of Bourbonnais, Il., Sisters: Kimberly Marry of Crystal Lake, Il., Catherine & Mark Hoffman of Bonfield, Il., Joni & Mark Janssen of Cartersville, Ga., Kristen & Jeff Henderson of Herscher, Il.Brother: Stephen & Patricia Gray of Champaign, Il.Mother: Barbara Gray of Ashkum, Il.He was preceded in death by his father.Funeral service was April 1, 2006 at 10am, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Cullom, Il.Fr. Scott Archer officiated.Burial was at St. John Cemetery, Cullom, Il.