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1941
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2020
Michael Sullivan Obituary
Born to Doris (Munro) and Patrick E. Sullivan on February 5, 1941, she was an only child. Her vivid life was largely framed by her decades-long career at Playboy Enterprises – beginning as one of first Playboy Bunnies – and capped by her position as Senior Photo Editor at Playboy Magazine. Her discerning eye and love of beauty – and of learning – were boundless. Following her retirement, she worked with students through the Epworth United Methodist Church Tutoring Program. She also volunteered in the office of 48th Ward Alderman Harry Osterman – attending to constituent requests and bringing treasures from her beloved collections to create seasonal vignettes for the office's storefront windows. She will be greatly missed by her circle of devoted friends. A memorial to celebrate her extraordinary life will be held at a later time. To donate a Tribute gift in her name, these charities were among those meaningful to her: The American Indian College Fund: collegefund.org; Misericordia: misericordia.com; and Tree House Humane Society: treehouseanimals.org
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Pamela Stein
January 31, 2022
Thank you for being so kind to me and for making me feel comfortable at a time when I really needed it. You were lovely and I will never forget you. God bless you. Love, Pam xo
SueAnn ODonnell
April 8, 2021
Such a beautiful, vibrant, brilliant lady.
Anna Blum
November 18, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tree House Humane Society
June 12, 2020
What a kind friend to both people and animals. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely, The Staff of Tree House Humane Society
Nancy Clark
June 6, 2020
Michael Ann was one of the truly unique people. Capable of original thought and design genius. A wonderful inspiring friend.
Bartholomew Sojka
June 1, 2020
Michael Ann was my light in the darkness. She will be in my heart til my last breath.
Janice Moses
June 1, 2020
Michael Ann was a beautiful person who I loved working with for many years. Her grace, style, compassion, humor, generosity, and determination in addition to her great work-ethnic. We were very close during my years at Playboy as she was my Assistant and took great care of me. I loved her. During my leave of absence, Michael Ann absorbed all my responsibilities to create her own shining moment that was well-deserved. She was a funny, wonderful person who always kept us laughing at crazy times... memories worth cherishing today! She had huge heart and great love of life! I'm so sorry she has left us too soon.
Tracy Lanier
May 31, 2020
Michael Ann was a bright and funny woman. She will be missed.
Freya Reeves
May 31, 2020
A remarkable woman in any era, Michael Ann will be greatly missed by those of us who experienced the treasure of her friendship.
I will forever hold her in my heart.
Misericordia Home
May 29, 2020
Our sympathy and special prayers for Mrs. Sullivan and all her family and friends.
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