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Michael Ziegelmaier Obituary

Michael G. Ziegelmaier, age 69, beloved husband of Margaret, nee Desmond; loving father of Mary (Randy) Berger, Elizabeth (Chris) Cocoma and Kathleen Ziegelmaier; fond grandfather of Sam, Annie and Mary Rose Berger and Kathleen and Bennet Cocoma; dear brother of Rev. David Ziegelmaier and Mary (Robert) Hurtgen. Visitation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., at Old Orchard Road, Skokie to Saint Athanasius Church, 1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 4 to Mar. 5, 2005.

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Tim & Alison Thomas

March 29, 2005

Dear Margaret, Alison & I were truly sorry to hear of Mike's passing.

Our thoughts were of you both and those crazy days at AGB.

Paul Greening

March 7, 2005

My condolences to Margaret and family. "Mike" was a wonderful guy with whom I shared many happy days at Ashwell & Co.

Amy Wietecha (Hurtgen)

March 5, 2005

Dear Aunt Muggs, Mary, Liz, and Kate,



I am so lucky to be a part of this family. Much of my childhood memories are filled with wonderful and silly times spent with Uncle Mike. I am truly heartsick. My love goes out to all of you.



Much love,



Amy

Cathy Rogers

March 5, 2005

Dear Margaret,

Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know you all will miss him very much. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love and peace,

Cathy Rogers

Dan & Carol Desmond

March 4, 2005

Uncle Mike,

Your kind smile, keen intellect and generosity were always much appreciated and will be missed. God Bless.

Dan and Carol Desmond

Ann Tarjan

March 4, 2005

To MZ..Mary..Liz..Kate...



The many years of friendships at St. A's, Hartzell St, and the lake will be sorely missed. BUT, your kindness, generosity and love to all ALL of us will be treasured forever.



Much love,

Ann Tarjan and family

Kate and John Regnier

March 4, 2005

Dear Mugsy, Mary, Liz, and Katie -- We are so sorry for your loss. It was a joy to have known Mr. Ziegelmaier for almost 35 years. He will be missed.

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