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Michael Sullivan Obituary

Michael D. Sullivan, age 78, of River Forest; beloved husband of Irene; loving brother of Kathy (John) Tully and Terry Sullivan and Barbara Sullivan and brother-in-law of Marietta Kappel and John (Susie) Brandt and the late David (Renee) Brandt; dear uncle of John (Shirley) Tully and Lynn (Greg) Bedalov and Steven Kappel, Katie Kappel and Timothy (Kimberlee) Kappel; great-uncle of many; devoted son of the late John J. and Tillie Sullivan. Michael was a 1962 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and received his J.D. in 1965 from Notre Dame Law. A practicing attorney and member of the American Bar Association in Chicago for over 50 years. Michael clerked for the Federal Court of Appeals, 7th Dist., Judge Roger Kiley. He worked at Jenner and Block, the Chicago and North Western Railroad and most recently in private practice with the Sullivan Firm. Visitation 1 p.m. until time of Service 3 p.m. Wednesday January 9, at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Private interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Info: drechslerbrownwilliam.com or 708-383-3191

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 6, 2019.

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Fred Lenhoff

March 28, 2019

just heard of this sad news. My sympathy to Irene and Mike's family. We used to be neighbors and he was a great, friendly, and helpful guy. He will be missed...

kenneth DeVito

January 7, 2019

michael was not only my attorney for many years, he was also a very good friend of mine. He would call me frequently to say hello and be sure all was well not only with me but with my family. what a person he was.
He was accompanied by his long and wonderful wife Irene.
Mike was the kind of person that put you first in his life before his job of being your attorney. i am sure that created a little problem with the Sullivan office, but that was Mike. I am in Florida for the winter and wish I could be there for any kind of service but I will be thinking of Irene and of course Michael.
Rest in peace Michael, you were one hell of a man and I will sure miss you.

Mary Koppers

January 7, 2019

Our deepest sympathy.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mary & Pete Koppers

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SAMUEL J CUTRARA

January 7, 2019

We go back a long time. You will be missed dear friend. You and Rich Nugent can share in the glory of the Lord.
Congratulations on your 50 years of marriage to Irene.
Sam & JoAnn

Amanda Sassano

January 6, 2019

You will be missed boss.

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