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Michael Barnett Obituary

Michael J. Barnett Michael J. Barnett, age 55. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Pollack); loving father of Jennine (Trevor Gere), Daniel, Matthew, Jessie, and Jacob (Alyssa); loving grandfather of Leighanne; devoted brother of Henry (Patricia), Marilyn (Michael) Gibbons, Patricia, and Edward Barnett; brother-in-law of Donald (Cathy), and David (Sheila) Pollack; son-in-law of Donald Gaida and Mary Kenny. Many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. Preceded in death by one daughter, Jennelle. Also surviving are the members of Michael's second family at NuTec Manufacturing. Funeral Services Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd. St., Homer Glen. Interment Private. Visitation Friday 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. For info: 708-301-3595 or www.modellfh.com.

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Published by Herald-News on Jul. 23, 2009.

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Mary Kenny

July 24, 2009

Donna and kids,
Mike use to say he was my favorite son-in-law and he was. I am here for you if you need me. I know it doesn't seem real, but remember the good times and the fun Mike had cooking his great dinners.
Love Mom

Cyndi Draski

July 23, 2009

Dear Barnett Family, There are many who are thinking of your family during this time of loss. I was not lucky to know Mike well but the contact that I did have with him showed me what a special person he was and I am sure will live on through all of you.

July 23, 2009

Dear Donna and Family,
I've never worked with a more decent person. Mike was fun, fair, and driven. More than a client, he was my friend for the last 18 years. I will miss him so much. You should all know how he spoke of you with love. And Jess, he shared your graduation photo in the newspaper with lots of us. He was really proud of you.
Lorri Dilger (Homer Glen, IL)

Tim and Tina Mahoney

July 23, 2009

Barnett family, we are truly sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I know words are of little comfort at this time, but please know that Mike is in a better place.

I have known Mike for about 15 years, and use to drive him to the airport in a limo some years ago. My brother Eddie worked with him at Nutec, until Eddie passed away last year.

I use to come out to Nutec at inventory time and help out. Mike was always good to me. He always made sure that I had a nutec hat and shirt, each year I helped.

He was a great person, who was a hard worker, loved his family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Our love, hugs and prayers.

July 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all, my deepest condolences to a family that were wonderful nieghbors.

Linda Fitzpatrick-Russell

Robert Pandow

July 23, 2009

I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing, he was way too young. I was a boyhood friend and neighbor of Mike's and have many fond memories of our growing up together as neighbors. I know my whole family will be greatly saddened to hear the news. My condolences to his family.

Bob Pandow
Tucson, Az.

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