Obituaries: Morse

Posted on July 9, 2017

NORMAL – Aaron Edward Morse, 37, of Normal, passed away on July 7, 2017 at 8:31 a.m. at his home.

A celebration of Aaron’s life will be held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 5 p.m. at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aaron was born on February 28, 1980, in Normal, Illinois, the son of Morris E. Morse and Cindy Brown.

Aaron is survived by his parents, sisters; Kelsi (Mike) Rotter of St. Louis, MO, Natalie (Nick) Zimmerman of Normal and Jamie (David) Morse of Gravois Mills, MO, his nieces and nephews; Ben and Adam Rotter, Trace Zimmerman and Paul and Emerick Mays.

Aaron was a 1998 graduate of Dee-Mack High School. He was an avid Cubs Fan, he loved music and playing his guitar and most of all he loved his family and his dogs.

Aaron will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends.

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