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www.herald-review.com MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010 DECATUR, ILLINOIS LIFE A7 Combat medic hard choice wins praise, veneration I PAUL DONOHUE Dear Abby: I am an active duty member, and I would like to offer Doc my support and that of those I work with for his courage in performing his duty in a terrible situation. If I were to be lost in combat, I would want someone like him to be near. His caring for the family of that member is to be commended. They may not understand now, but in time, they will come to realize he did all he could for their son and appreciate that he brought the letter home. Bravo Zulu, Doc! Tricia in Gulfport, Miss.

Dear Abby: I am a stay-at-home mom from California with two beautiful children and no immediate family serving in the military. Except for watching the war on the evening news, my life is far removed from war. Not a day goes by that I don't say a prayer of thanks to our men and women who serve in the military. Surviving war is hard enough without the added burden of guilt. I hope that one day Doc can find peace with his decision and know that America is proud of his service.

I want to take this opportunity to thank Doc and all of our armed forces. Without them, I would not be able to live a safe, comfortable life away from the horrors of war. A Very Grateful American Dear Readers: On this Memorial Day, let us bless the spirits of those servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives that we might live in freedom. Love, Abby Good advice for everyone teens to seniors is in "The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It." To order, send a business-size, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $6 to: Dear Abby Anger Booklet, Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Postage is included in the price.

Dear Abby is written by Jeanne Phillips for Universal Press Syndicate. Write to Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or Box 69440, Los Angeles. CA 90069. Dear Abby: I had to write regarding "Doc in Distress" (March 26), who allowed a critically wounded comrade to push him away so he could save others. I spent eight years as a combat medic in the Army.

As hard as it is to hear, that person acted precisely as he was trained. Training in mass casualty situations triage dictates that immediate care be given to those who are most likely to survive. Those who are identified as "expectant" are to be treated last. The purpose is to successfully treat the greatest number of people. Putting his energy into trying to save someone who would possibly die anyway could have resulted in even more fatalities.

Unfortunately, nothing anyone can say or do will reduce the guilt he feels. "Playing God" is never easy, and many medics have wondered if they would be able to do it. Kimberly in Southern California Dear Kimberly: Thank you for writing. I have been flooded with mail from medics from soldier's family is grieving and took it out on the person who just happened to be there. I urge Doc to go to a mental health officer on base or to his local vet center for help.

He can also call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647. There are mental health people standing by 247 to help. A Brother Medic in Iowa Dear Abby: The family of that wounded soldier needs to know that his last act of courage probably saved more than one life that day by allowing Doc to move on and treat others who could be saved. They should salute their family member and the actions of the medic. Historically, military medics go into major battles, generally unarmed, with one purpose: to save the lives of wounded soldiers.

They have one of the highest per capita casualty rates in the armed forces. It takes a special person to go into a live battle like that. Havy Veteran in New Jersey OBITUARIES BIRTHS Testosterone replacement's pros and cons Dear Dr. Donohue: I have been getting bimonthly testosterone injections for close to a year. I've noticed that my testicles are shrinking.

Is this normal with testosterone replacement? What are the complications of this? Is there a drug that increases the natural production of testosterone? The reason for my injections was a low testosterone level. After three months of injections, my level was even lower. P.P. As a man grows older, his testosterone production decreases. Not all men suffer any great consequences from this.

Those who do experience such things as a lowered sexual drive, a loss of energy, a reduction of muscle size, a decrease in red blood cell production and a loss of calcium from bones. Replacement therapy makes sense for men who have some of these consequences along with a low blood testosterone level. Testosterone replacement leads to a reduction in testicle function. Testicle size decreases, but only after many years of treatment. The consequence of shrinkage isn't a threat to health.

It indicates that production of natural hormone is being taken over by the injected hormone. Supplemental testosterone might encourage growth of the prostate gland; the symptoms of this is difficulty in emptying the bladder. There's a theoretical possibility that it could encourage the growth of prostate cancer. It often leads to breast enlargement. On the good side, it preserves muscle tisslie and prevents osteoporosis.

How long after you started therapy was your testosterone level measured? If it was near the time of your next injection, I can understand why it was low. If the test was done within a week of getting an injection, I cannot explain its drop. Your doctor has to come up with an answer for that. Condition's harmless Dear Dr. Donohue: I had a recent heart scan, and the report refers to myocardial bridging.

I would appreciate your explanation of that term. I am 82 and take no medicines. The main heart arteries, coronary arteriesm, run along the outside of the heart. Branches from those main arteries dip into the heart muscle to nourish it. Myocardial bridging indicates one of the main heart arteries has burrowed into the muscle for a short distance.

Usually this is a harmless condition that produces no symptoms. For a few people, it impairs blood flow through that segment of artery, and that, in turn, brings on chest pain. You have had myocardial bridging for 82 years, from the day of your birth. It hasn't caused you an iota of trouble. It won't.

Dr. Paul Donohue writes for North America Syndicate. Send letters to Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. May 31 birthdays Actress Elaine Stewart, 81 actor-director Clint Eastwood, 80; singer Peter Yarrow, 72; singer-musician Augie Meyers, 70; actress Sharon Gless, 67; Football Hall-of-Famer Joe Namath, 67; actor Tom Berenger, 60; actor Gregory Harrison, 60; actress Roma Maffia, 52; comedian Chris Elliott, 50; singer Corey Hart, 48; actor Hugh Dillon, 47; rapper DMC, 46; actress Brooke Shields, 45; jazz musician Christian McBride, 38; actor Colin Farrell, 34; actor Eric Christian Olsen, 33; rock musician Andy Hurley (Fall Out Boy), 30; actor Jonathan Tucker, 28; actor Curtis Williams 23. DEAR ABBY all branches of the military, from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the current combat zones, offering support for Doc.

I wish I could print them all. Read on for a sample: Dear Abby: I know his pain. I served in Iraq as a combat medic and watched friends die as I tried to help everyone I could. I still have nightmares and flashbacks. However, with treatment, they are now under control.

I want Doc to understand that what he did was right. The soldier knew he was going to die no matter what was done. He gave his life for his team and his country. Doc needs to understand that this Dunbar CHILLICOTHE Mildred L. Dunbar, 92, of Chillicothe passed away at 1:35 a.m.

on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. Born Jan. 24, 1918, in Spar-land, 111., the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Ely) Wishall, she married Oscar Dunbar on Mildred Dunbar June 5, 1937, in Chillicothe, 111. Surviving are three sons, Floyd (Sandy) Dunbar of Chillicothe, Edwin (Sharon) Dunbar of Princeville and Dennis Dunbar of Chillicothe; one daughter, Mary Perry of Chillicothe; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Irene Metcalf and Pauline Gruner, both of Chillicothe.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. Mildred was a switchboard operator for Illinois Bell and later went to work for Caterpillar in the records department, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. She was an avid bingo player.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe. Father Thomas Mizeur will officiate. Burial will be in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Lacon.

Visitation will bejheld from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, with a wake service at 7 p.m. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Memorials may be made to her church or Rescue 33. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.

weberhurdfuneralJiome.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewObituaries.asp Hanje WITT Harry E. Hanje, 81, Witt, Korean War Army veteran and farmer, died Saturday (May 29, 2010). Services: Hi' 10:30 a.m.

Paul's Lutheran Church, ARMY Nokomis, with military rites. Visitation: one hour before services in the church. Burial: St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Nokomis. Hess SULLIVAN T.

Robert Hess, 82, Sullivan, World War II and Korean War Navy veteran and retired from Sulli van Fire Pro- orH nn Flic- 'Btisft trict. died Fri day (May 28, 2010). Services: 11 NAVY a.m. Tuesday, McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m.

Monday. Burial: Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with military rites. Memorials: Sullivan Fire Protection District or donor's choice. Send condolences: www.mcmullin young.com. Eastin HINDSBORO Dorothy Jean Eastin, age 86, of Hinds-boro, went to be with her Lord on May 28, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Oakley, Illinois.

1 She was born uecemrjer 1923 in Tuscola, Illinois the daughter of Fred and Edith L. (Bishop) York. She married Edward Dorothy Eastin Nicholas Eastin on July 4, 1942 in Tuscola, Illinois. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2010, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Krabel Funeral Home in Oakland, Illinois, with funeral services to follow at noon.

Joe Fortna will officiate the service. Interment will be in VanVoorhis Cemetery, Hinds-boro, Illinois. Mrs. Eastin was a Godly woman, a devout Christian and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children, Mike (Sue) Eastin of Pesotum, Elaine Wilson of Champaign, and Anita (Chuck) Ellington of Oakley; nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one grandson, Jer-amy Vargocko; her parents, two sisters and one brother. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Vargocko-Guthridge Scholarship Fund, co Oakland High School. The family of Mrs. Eastin would like to express their special thanks to Decatur Memorial Hospital Hospice, Dr. Esparas and Dr.

Junker. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewObituaries.asp Mollett GREENVILLE Dorothy L. Mollett, 101, Greenville, former Kopper Kettle Restaurant co-owneroperator, died Thursday (May 27, 2010). Services: 11 a.m.

Tuesday, Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home, Greenville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial: Mount Auburn Cemetery, Greenville. Memorials: Lin-denwood University Sterling and Dorothy Mollett Honors Award for the Arts or United Methodist Church, Greenville.

Nickels BROWNSTOWN Hulda C. Nickels, 99, Brownstown, former Upholstery co-owner, died Friday (May 28, 2010). Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Claggett Funeral Home, Brownstown. Visitation: one hour before services.

Burial: Nichols-Nickels Cemetery, Brownstown. Memorials: Northside Christian Church, Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care Activity Fund or donor's choice Shafer CHARLESTON Dorothy Lillian Shafer, 96, Charleston, died Saturday (May 29, 2010). Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Adams Funeral Chapel, Charleston. Visitation: two hours before services.

Burial: Enon Cemetery, Ashmore. Memorials: Lincolnland Hospice or Hilltop Activity Fund. Continued from A6 Brady NEWMAN Margaret E. Brady 92, of Tucson, AZ formerly of Newman, IL passed away in Tucson on Thursday, May 27, 2010. Margaret was born on April 20, 1918 in rural Newman, the oldest daughter of Emerson and Ethyle Grubbs Albin.

She graduated Margaret Brady Newman High School and Lakeview Nursing School in Danville, IL. Margaret married Glen R. Brady on December 23, 1946 in Newman. Margaret and Glen lived a full life together for over 60 years. Margaret loved working as a nurse, and she worked in various hospitals and nursing homes across the country.

Upon graduation from Lakeview, Margaret wanted to join the Army Nurse Corp, but being of slight build she could not meet their weight requirements. She wanted so much to work with the troops during the war, she moved to Tyler, TX and worked in a hospital near an Army base. Once she married Glen, his government work took them to locations throughout the country; Margaret worked in hospitals and nursing homes in Decatur, Tuscola, Flagstaff, AZ, Williams, AZ, and Tucson. Margaret and Glen loved to travel; first camping as a family, then in retirement they had a trailer for traveling about the country. Margaret and Glen enjoyed many activities together; like rock-.

hunting adventures in Arizona, genealogy searches in cemeteries and courthouses throughout the country, and activities associated with their Church or Order of the Eastern Star. Margaret had been slowed in the last several years with the progression of Alzheimer's but she fought its ravages until the very end. Margaret was a member of the Newman United Methodist Church, Wesley Chapel Club, Newman Order of the Eastern Star, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Margaret is survived by her husband Glen of Tucson. Three children; two daughters Rita (Sam) Barcus of Newman, Rose Ann (David) Bittel of Tucson, and Ray (Sally) Brady of Herndon, VA.

Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a sister Rose Hutchinson of Newman. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Esther Dague, and one Grandson Samuel Barcus III. A memorial service will be held at a later date for Margaret at the Newman United Methodist Church. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewObituaries.asp y.

eg so Risely SULLIVAN Mary L. Risely, 78, Sullivan, died Saturday (May 29, 2010). Arrangements incomplete: McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Decatur, boy, May 26. MCGLADE, Amanda, Decatur, boy, May 28.

M0ECKER, Tony John and Bridget Sibthorp-Moecker, Decatur, boy, May 28. AMBROSE, Aquila, Decatur, boy, May 29. HENZ, Kiara Liana, Decatur, boy, May 29. HERNANDEZ, Angel Louis and Charity Carter, Decatur, boy, May 29. TREVINO, David Armado and Melissa (Wiiderman), Oreana, boy, May 29.

Carle Foundation, Urbana SPAIDE, Stephen and Rachel (Smith), Mount Zion, girl. May 20. Pippin ST. ELMO Ross Lowry Pippin, 78, of St. Elmo died 8:40 a.m.

Saturday (May 29, 2010) in Lutheran Care Cen ter, Altamont. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. James AIR FORCE Evangelical Lutheran Church, Vandalia, with the Revs. Viktoria Hal-magyi and James Fickler officiating.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, and one hour before services in the church. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, St. Elmo, with military rites by American Legion Post 420. Memorials: Lutheran Care Center, St.

James Evangelical Lutheran Church or donor's choice. Ross was born Oct. 27, 1931, in Loogootee, the son of Cleon and Oma Lowry Pippin. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for Ralston-Puri-na as a traffic and grain buyer manager, retiring after 42 years.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church; American Legion Post 420, St. Elmo; Masonic Lodge; Gieseking-Schwerdt-feger VFW Post 7676, Altamont; past member and president of St. Elmo School Board; past member of St. Elmo City Council; and member of the Salvation Army.

He married Marjory J. Stein on March 14, 1954, in St. James Lutheran Church, St. James. Surviving are his wife; son, Mark Pippin and wife Penny of Farina; daughter, Joyce Battjes and husband Kevin of Midland, grandchildren, Justin Pippin and wife Jessie of Urbana; Jacob Pippin of St.

Elmo; Amy Pippin of Farina; Jeremy Battjes and wife Nicole of Fayet-teville, Daniel Battjes and wife Stacie of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Sarah Battjes of Midland. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Carolyn Sue Pippin. Online guest book at fiJt cu abut ar Indoor and Outdoor Straight Rail and Curved Rail STAIR LIFTS Call us Today! 422-2220 MEDICAl SUPPLY -S 2525 N. Main Decatur Si SL Mary's DAVIS, Kamberia, Decatur, girl, May 24. BESSER, Luke and Bridget Davis, Moweaqua, boy, May 25.

CARSON, Julian and Andrea (Minor) Hodges, Decatur, girl, May 25. EDRINGTON, Patrick and Amy (Taylor), Decatur, girl, May 25. MANN, Jack and Andrea Brennan, Decatur, girl. May 25. LAWS0N, John and Amber Warner-Meggs, Decatur, boy, May 26.

SCHR0CK, Marcus and Joanie (Jesse), Arthur, girl, May 26. Decatur Memorial TRUJILL0, Jeanette (Cooper), Lindley SULLIVAN Doris Lindley, 80, of Sullivan, died 5:50 p.m. Saturday (May 29, 2010) in her residence. Celebration of Life services a will be 10:30 if a.m. weanes- day in the vV Reed Funeral "-iJ Home, isuin-Cnk Ci van- Visitation Doris Lindley will be 5-7 p.m.

Tuesday. Burial will be in the Prairie Home Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Senior Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at Doris was born July 21, 1929 in Sullivan, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Kidwell England. She was a home-maker, a member of the Sullivan Church of God and Kindred Spirits.

Doris enjoyed playing cards with her friends and spending time with her family. She married Wayne Lindley on May 29, 1947 in Flint, Michigan and he preceded her in death on April 3, 2000. Surviving are her son, Rodney (Karen) Lindley of Decatur; daughters, Carolyn (Allen) Crockett, Marcia (Richard) French, Angela (Ron) Coy all of Sullivan; brothers, Harold (Wilma) England of Cottleville, Missouri, Don England of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Jeff Crockett, Jason Elder, Misha Hutchings, Tiffinie Tucker, Chris Coy, Karissa Lindley, Ryan Lindley, Brooke Coy; great grandchildren, Austin Crockett, Kyrstin Coy, Kaleb Lindley, Paiten Coy, Konner Hutchings, Kassidy Bolsen and Eliza Bolsen. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Harry Hayes, husband, and sisters, Helen Thomas and Wilma Stephens.

Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.comherald-reviewObituaries.asp Rule OLNEY Bessie "Betty" Rule, 84, Olney, formerly of Noble, died Saturday (May 29, 2010). Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Olney. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.

Monday. Burial: Greenhill Cemetery, Noble. Memorials: Betty Rule Memorial Fund..