A former Taylorville native, and the founder of the "Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities" program thru-out the country, has died.  Craig Lindvahl had been battling pancreatic cancer for the last few years.

The Midland Institute, which Lindvahl founded to operate the C-E-O program, made the announcement of his death, which happened Thursday morning, in an e-mail late Thursday afternoon.

In the e-mail, the Institute said that the world has lost an extraordinary man, and that he leaves behind a remarkable legacy.  The Institute added his spirit will always be a part of the C-E-O program.

A celebration of Craig's life will take place at the Effingham Performance Center at a date to be announced.