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Michael Blumenthal Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Ronald Blumenthal announces his passing on Friday May 17th, 2019 at the age of 39. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife Rachel Blumenthal, his son Ashton Blumenthal, mother Eileen Costello-Giammona, and father Ronald Blumenthal. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Blumenthal and niece Avalon Marshall. Visitation Thursday May 23rd from 6-9 pm at Benson Family FH, 3224 W. Montrose Ave. 773-478-5800. Funeral Mass Friday, May 24, 10 am at St. Clement Catholic Church, 642 W. Deming Pl. Chicago. Cremation, private. To recognize Mike's passionate work within the recovery community, please consider donating to Chicago Recovery Alliance or the Oxford House in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 22, 2019.

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Mary Rammage (Sotern)

October 30, 2023

I´m in shock to find this out just now. I´m a long time friend of michaels. We went to junior high together! RIP Mike. Say hi to my dad.

Mary Rammage(Sotern)

Suzan Etheridge

June 19, 2019

May this wonderful gentleman rest forever in precious peace. His loving soul will live forever in his beautiful wife and darling family.

CJ Martin

May 24, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Blumenthal's. May your pain be turned to joy by the promises of Almighty God. (Proverbs 17:22)

Cindy Rice

May 23, 2019

I am beyond sorry for your loss. I just met Mike at my home a few ago to discuss windows. I hope you are able to find comfort from each other

J W

May 23, 2019

My condolences go out to the family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories you had with Michael. Support one another. And may you receive comfort from our Heavenly Father.
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Christine G

May 22, 2019

May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal.

May 22, 2019

So sorry for the family's loss. In the days ahead, may you find comfort in the God of loyal love and in the promise found at 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

May 22, 2019

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. John 17:3

May 22, 2019

Though the words are few, the sympathy is great and God's love is greater them all. Psalms 68:20

May 22, 2019

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:7

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3224 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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St. Clements Catholic Church

642 W. Deming Place, Chicago, IL

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