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Terry Salem Obituary
November 2, 1941 - June 10, 2025
Terry Michael Salem, age 83, of Mattoon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
No services are planned at this time. Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Terry was born on November 2, 1941, in Venice, IL, the son of Lester and Julie (Ebersoldt) Salem. He married Maggie Kennedy. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include his children: Lia Salem of Decatur, IL, and Mike (Sharisa) Salem of Charleston, IL; and grandchildren: Evan, Chase, and Killian Salem, all of Decatur, IL.
Terry was interested in history, World War II, and psychology. He was also a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Terry was a member of the Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association, Phi Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity, and the American Association of School Administrators. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.schillingfuneralhome.net or Schilling Funeral Home's Facebook page.
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Mattoon, IL 61938
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Elizabeth Davis
June 13, 2025
Mr. Salem was my intro to psychology professor in the Fall of 2001 at Lakeland College. His lectures were very interesting and he told stories that applied to the concept he was teaching.
My condolences to his family.
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