ANTHONY (TONY) SOTO

Johnston City-Anthony (Tony) Soto, 45, of Johnston City passed away at 3:40 P.M. on Tuesday May 31, 2011 in West Frankfort.

Tony was born on February 20, 1966 in Waukegan, IL to Lou and Barb Soto. He graduated from Round Lake High School and went on to work as a Motorcycle Mechanic.

Tony enjoyed riding his motorcycle, listening to music, and being with the love of his life, Michelle Mattingly and her son Hunter.

He is survived by his parents, Lou and Barb Soto; his sister, Randi Barthel and her husband Curt and children Tim Soto and his son Nathaniel, Eric Sagel and his partner Coleen Collum and children, Justin, Jada, and Devin, Sabrina Sagel and her children, Aiden and Conner French, Brian French, Ashley Stevens and husband Kevin, Heather Sagel, and Kim Tomlin and her daughter Mercedes; his brother, Scott Soto and wife Jen and their children T.J. Cross and Amanda and Jeanna Soto.

He is also survived by a host of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be at the Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City on Saturday June 4, 2011 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. There will be no funeral. Gathering of family and friends to follow at the First Christian Church at 505 E. Broadway in Johnston City from 6:15 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. for food and sharing memories. All are welcome.