Aurora, Illinois
Thomas Richard Michels, 76, of Aurora passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on January 6, 2024. Tom was born on March 30, 1947 in Aurora and was the son of Edward and Mary (Petit) Michels. He graduated in the class of 1966 from Roncalli High School and in 1968...
Read MoreI´m ashamed for my delay in responding to you on the loss of Tom. I am still speechless and was surprised to learn that he was ill. I´m so sorry, Carolyn and family. It seemed that we had just spoken to each other; Tom with his love and wisdom and prudence always made me feel calm and peaceful. God bless him and you and his loved ones. Laurie
Laurie (Michels) Cubbage
April 21, 2024 | Family
Tom was a high school classmate. we graduated from Roncalli High School in 1966. I was looking at the yearbook this morning and, in the section, where seniors were invited to share their life's ambition Tom wrote, "To make the best out of this short life for me and everyone around me." He reached his goal and then kept raising the bar. God bless you brother.
Russ Kolkay
January 17, 2024 | School
Carolyn, So sorry you have lost your Love-he was a heck of a man and we will remember him with a smile. I wish we would have had more trips to Oberweis! You took amazing care of him and I am glad I saw you before Christmas and was able to catch up. Please call if there is anything you need. Jim and Leigh Jackson
Leigh Jackson
January 16, 2024
Our sincere sympathy to you, Carolyn, and all the family. Tom was such a wonderful, friendly man. He was always a joy to be around. The Lord has a special place for him. God bless all of you.
Jerry and Karen Nickels
January 13, 2024 | Friend
Dear All: As the "eldest" of my cousins, Tom was a sometimes baysitter for me and my siblings. We so enjoyed him and his game of "Roly-Poly", where he would lie prone on the floor, allow us to sit "straddled" in a linear line along his back (!) and then proceed to attempt to roll over with us on top of him! We are/were not small people, so I can only imagine how that must have felt! God bless you, Tom! I know I echo the sentiments of my parents and siblings! Love you and your family...
Marcia Michels Dern
January 12, 2024 | Family
Carolyn, I used to work with you at St Joseph School and remember you and Tom as active members of the church. What a positive influence he was to the church. My condolences to the Michels family. Rest in Peace.
Deanna Bastian-Crider
January 12, 2024 | Other
What a wonderful man Tom was. Always optimistic and joyful, ready with a laugh, always praising the Lord, and thankful for Carolyn and his family. How he will be missed. Claire Michels Pepper
Claire Michels Pepper
January 09, 2024 | Family
