Michael S. Krzak

Michael S. Krzak obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Michael S. Krzak

Michael Krzak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel on Feb. 16, 2024.

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It is with great sadness our family shares with you the passing of Michael S. Krzak on February 6, 2024. He was born September 1, 1970 in Chicago to Andrea Krzak and the late James Krzak. Michael was a graduate of Holy Cross High School. With dreams to play professional baseball, he attended Upper Iowa University. He received his BS degree in environmental science from Northeastern University. Due to his own injury, he was motivated to earn his law degree from DePaul University. Michael served a successful career in personal injury law and mass transportation litigation for over 25 years.
Michael lived his life for others. He was proud and honored to help families in a time of need. But above all, he was an amazing husband and a wonderful and accepting father. He found peace and true joy in fishing, cycling, and grilling. He is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Beloved husband of 21 years to Nicole; loving father to Louis and Faith; cherished son of Andrea Krzak and the late James Krzak; dear brother to the late Christopher (Samantha) Krzak, James (Jennifer) Krzak, Kelly (Jeffrey) Golich and Steven Krzak. He is further survived by his nieces and nephews, and his canine companions and pride and joy, Floyd and Gus.
A celebration of life will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at River Forest Country Club, 15W468 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be written to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and/or the Illinois Lawyers' Assistance Program.
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August 30, 2024

Louis Krzak posted to the memorial.

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March 18, 2024

Jill Perez and Jaime DePerez posted to the memorial.

Louis Krzak

August 30, 2024

The best father anyone could've asked for, you were always so kind and accepting. Thank you for being my dad.

adam kreuzer

May 10, 2024

Wow. So sad to hear about Mike. A great person and great lawyer. Condolences to his family.

Jill Perez and Jaime DePerez

March 18, 2024

Even though it´s been a little while
since Mike´s passing, it still seems surreal. He was a wonderful husband to Nicole and dedicated father to Louis and Faith and loyal companion to his canine companions Gus and Floyd. Mike was a generous and kind neighbor who quickly became a friend who shared his delicious barbecue and fishing stories with us. Our hearts go out to his family. We will miss him.

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Denise "Maske" Vold

March 10, 2024

No matter what, not matter when, Mike always had a smile on his face. The loss of that smile makes my heart hurt. Deepest sympathies to Nicole and his precious children. Rest in peace, my friend.

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Sue Larsen

February 21, 2024

I have known and worked with Mike since 1998. I have always admired his dedication to his family and career. He was so balanced. Mike made the world a better place.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Prayers for comfort and peace to all.

Dan Kinsella

February 21, 2024

Mike was a great friend and a neighbor. He went out of his way to make those around him feel comfortable and welcomed. He liked to find out what you cared about and then revolve an entire conversation around your interests, with wit, self-effacing humor and charm. I loved hearing about his latest adventures with Nicole and his daughters. That was always his favorite subject.

Jack Arkins

February 19, 2024

Mike was truly a wonderful person, skilled at his craft...and I mean he was GOOD. Although law was not his first passion, it certainly became his "adopted" passion and I, for one, am better for it. My prayers and thoughts to Nicole, Louis , Faith and all of you. May God bless
Jack Arkins
Peru, Illinois

Michael O'Hern

February 17, 2024

Mike, though we were colleagues, I also considered you a friend. I will miss our conversations and hearing about your family whom you always spoke about with such love and passion. You always had a positive attitude and were striving for the next goal with a smile on your face. Your bright positive energy was felt by all around you. The world is a better place because of you.
Nicole, Louis, Faith and family. Words cannot express my sincere sympathy. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sarah Lickus

February 16, 2024

Mike Krzak, my favorite human on the other side of the v. I find this news so hard to accept. My heart is with your family and those in our close-knit Elmhurst community who knew and loved you.

David Gross

February 16, 2024

Mike is by far one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was always looking to help others and went out of his way to do so and he never asked for anything in return.
You will be missed my friend!
God Bless

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Andrea Krzak

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Kelly (Krzak) Golich

February 16, 2024

Heartbroken but lucky for the 53 years we had together. Privileged to have been your sister in this lifetime. Sibling bonds never die. Love you forever, brother, until we meet again

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