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Chestnut: James K. Strachan, 86, of Chestnut, IL passed away at 5:00 P.M. Thursday April 3, 2014 at Vonderlieth Living Center, in Mt. Pulaski.

James was born on June 2, 1927 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to James K. and Helen Kolbeck Stachan Sr. He married Edna Donnan on July 2, 1948 in Decatur, IL. She survives him. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

James worked as a tool and die maker at Borg Warner in Decatur and retired from Caterpillar in 1989. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the Mt. Pulaski American Legion Post #447.

Also surviving him is one daughter Kathy (Walter) Kauzlarich of Decatur, IL, two grandchildren, Michelle (James) Gillispie and Shannon Bornteger, two step-grandchildren Linda Kauzlarich and Diana Kauzlarich, one great granddaughter Megan Borntreger and three step-great grandchildren, David, Jacob and Tatiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Larry Lee Strachan, one brother and one sister.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 A.M Wednesday April 9, 2014 at Laenna Cemetery, Chestnut with the Mt. Pulaski American Legion Post #447 conducting military rites. Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mt. Pulaski is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Pulaski American Legion Post #447 or to the Chestnut Fire Department.