Michael Bales

Barb, I just found out about Mike. I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Dear Bales family,

My condolences to you. I was hired by Mike at Joslyn, it was a big step for me. Mike and Barbara came to our house warming in Oak Park and gave us a porch swing that we still use.

Thank you for posting the picture.

Peace to your family.

Barb,
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Condolences to you and the family. Will always be indebted to Mike for the Joslyn opportunity, think of him as a mentor. The memories from Henry's parents house at Orthodox Christmas are priceless.
Take care - God Bless!

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" (Isaiah 61:1, 2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

I always think of Michael and I singing Pencil Thin Mustache together while Bill and Barb pretended not to know us. Loved that man. And so did Bill. He was sweet and silly but with a real moral compass ❤

Dear Barbara -- I just had a sense about this, and was crushed to discover Mike's obit. I'm so so sorry for this huge loss in your life, Barbara ... while only visiting with the two of you briefly, there was such a great connection, and Mike's personality was wonderful and so outgoing. My heart breaks. I'm sending love and light to you and the whole family...