Michael-Newsham-Obituary

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Michael F. Newsham

Westchester, Illinois

Jun 18, 1955 – Feb 27, 2023

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BORN
June 18, 1955
DIED
February 27, 2023
LOCATION
Westchester, Illinois

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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester Obituary

Michael F. Newsham of Chicago, age 67. Loving father of Audrey (Mike) Ramey and Kyle Newsham; dear brother of Katie (Pat) Owens, Patti (Bud) Dobry, Jerry (Maureen) Newsham, Rosary (Jim) Smith and Neil (Lambi) Newsham; fond uncle of many; preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Mary Newsham. Proud Alumni of Fenwick High School Class of 1973. All will meet on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Old St. Patrick Church, 700 W. Adams St., Chicago for a 9:30 a.m. Memorial Mass. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Misericordia Home, c/o Billy Canavan, MFA 6182A, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago 60660 appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Peter B. Kennedy & Co. Funeral Directors. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.

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Mike and I had many adventures as he called them. I just learned of his passing today after reaching out to him to meet up. I met up with him in December so learning of his passing is a bit of a shock to me. Sorry that I missed his service. My condolences to his family and friends. He was one of a kind and will be missed.

Newsham Family I am so sorry for your loss I have known Mike since grammar school and through the CBOE years and beyond He was a great guy

I just learned of Mike's passing today. Mike and my late husband Mike spent many summer days on the Fox River boating. Newsh was always eager to get on the water and loved boating with Mike and friends. I always loved the stories my husband would tell me about his weekday boat outings with Newsh. Boating was their Heaven on Earth! Mike was so supportive when my husband died last September, and I was touched by his tremendous effort to attend his services. I enjoyed our conversations about...

I was so sorry to hear about Mike´s passing. He was always so generous and reliable in helping all Chicago traders with networking events. In sympathy to Mike´s family

Mike was my first mentor in what became a beloved career. So sad to hear of his passing, RIP Newsh

Mike was so good to me when I started out at O'connor. He looked out for me and always had me in mind when he went over to the CBT. I am sorry I missed this and will always be grateful to have been a friend of Mikes. God bless the Newsham family.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Newsham Family on the loss of Mike. Our family will pray for you in the days to come as you heal from this loss.

Mike, it's still hard to believe you are no longer with us, but seeing the wonderful tributes below reminds all of us what a great impact you had on so many people. Words cannot suffice for a man who was larger than life, always had a positive mentality, knew everyone & was always willing to help, and had a breadth of knowledge across so many topics, but hopefully these words have you smiling down in heaven. Thank you for a decade-plus of advice no matter the topic, unparalleled networking...

Mike was a great guy and you can see from all the comments, was larger than life and impacted the people that he met. He was always willing to introduce people to make connections and his stories were always the best. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace as he is in God's hands now.