Photo courtesy of Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Wheaton
Wheaton, Illinois
Sep 12, 1962 – May 9, 2015
Michael W. Yates, age 52, a resident of Carol Stream, IL, for over 20 years, died Saturday, May 9, 2015 in a work related accident. He was born September 12, 1962 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Jim and Shirley Yates. He worked as a DuPage County officer on the street, as a detective and as a sniper on...
Read MoreWhat a shock! We are praying for you and your family. We were at Gitchee Gumee last week, and the wonderful people there prayed for you every day.
John and Kathy Barnhart
May 17, 2015 | AuTrain, MI
We were deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man, husband, father, and friend. Time and distance separated us over the years, but Michael will always be remembered as a person who gave so much to others, so willing to give a helping hand. Our thoughts and prayers go with all of you.
Fred and Judy Opperman
May 15, 2015 | Bozeman, MT
Beth and Boys,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God's love comfort you and give you peace....
Lynn and Hank Gilbert
May 15, 2015 | Naperville, IL
Such a touching service. Mike truly lives on in the lives he has touched, and in our collective memories. And how fitting that it it is in his Yooper hometown of Calumet -native for peace-pipe- that this worthy peace-maker be laid to rest.
Ric Morgan
May 15, 2015 | Chicago, IL
To the Yates family: We were sorry to hear of Michael's accident. Since 1971, we were all part of the skating family with Michael and his brother, Shirley and Jim. He will be remembered and missed. He will be in our prayers along with Beth and family.
Ed and Joan Wentland
May 15, 2015 | Webster, MA
Beth and boys, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. He will be greatly missed by all, he was a wonderful man.
Jim & Sue Tackabury
May 14, 2015 | Frankenmuth, MI
I'm so sorry for your loss, Beth and family. I haven't seen you, Beth for many years since our days at the Cabin in the UP. We're now neighbors. I am praying for comfort and peace for you all.
Janet schuurman (Damon)
May 14, 2015 | W, IL
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but prayer and the love of God, family and friends can carry you through.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Susan Kesteloot
May 14, 2015 | Muskegon, MI
To the Yates Family,
My condolences on your loss. I didn't know Michael but Shirley told us many stories about his Law Enforcement work and she was a very proud mom.
Jim Chapin
May 14, 2015 | St. Louis, MO
