John Michael Mule'

John Mule' Obituary

John Michael "Mick" Mule' of Grayslake Funeral services for John Michael "Mick" Mule', 64, formerly of Libertyville, Mundelein and Hawthorn Woods, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Route 176), Libertyville. Born June 7, 1939, in Milwaukee, he passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, at his home. Interment will follow the services in Ascension Cemetery. Mick was raised in Waukegan, where he was a 1957 graduate of Waukegan Township High School. He was also a graduate of Georgia Tech University in Atlanta. He was a former manufacturing sales representative for the TRW Corp., and later joined the Circuit Sales Corp. in Itasca. He is survived by his wife, Julie Mule'; by his children, Lisa (Dennis) Black and Mark Mule', both of Grayslake, and Lynn (Patrick) Schmidt of Spring Grove; his grandchildren, Alex, Jesse, Devin, Nick and Luke; his brothers, Sam "Bud" (Kathy) Mule' of Eagle River, Wis., Peter (Joyce) Mule' of Grayslake, Mark Mule' of Spooner, Wis. and Tony (Jo) Mule' of Canon City, Colo.; and by his sister-in-law, Marijo Zupancic of Woodruff, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Elizabeth Mule'; and by his brother, Bob. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Mick's memory to either the Aplastic Anemia Association, or to the Riverside Foundation. Friends may visit www.dailyherald.com/obits to express condolences and sign the guest book. For funeral information, (847) 362-3009.

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Published by Daily Herald from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for John Mule'

13 Entries

Tony Mule'

December 24, 2003

It is fitting that this guest book be available on Christmas Eve. The holidays were his favorite time of year. I am glad I was able to spend the pre-holiday season with him last year and witness the excitement he still got out of Christmas. Even though he was physically drained he loved assembling (or at least the direction thereof) the tree and Santa Railroad around the base for his grandchildren to admire. He truely had the Christmas spirit and was the ideal "Big Brother" to me. I am glad I could share this Christmas Eve with these thoughts of him.

Ken Vickers

December 17, 2003

A wonderful friend and a true gentleman in every sense of the word pretty well sums up John Mule.

Don Lupfer

November 29, 2003

May God Bless John & his family and may he watch over his loving wife Julie.I know that he is in good hands.

Pete Mule'

November 28, 2003

Mick received as he gave. In the last several years, he enjoyed the unending personal and emotional support from his world of friends and relatives....as he has given over the years. He will remain very special in all of our hearts.

Lisa Black

November 27, 2003

I would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers during the past few difficult years as my dad struggled with illness. You all touched my dad's life in so many different ways. As I watched many of you walk by my dad's casket for a final goodbye, I was struck by how you each played a unique role in some part of his life, from his childhood to adulthood, from family to business associate. I know he would have wanted to personally thank you. He took such joy in life, and didn't want to let it go. But it was time. And you all meant so much.

Thanks,

Lisa Black & family

Bill Spaulding

November 26, 2003

John was a Great family friend and always willing to share his wisdom with the world. I was impressed with the way he approached each day with a drive to succeed. He has taught me many trick and tips through his recipes. He will be missed dearly. My thought and Prayers are with you. I am truly thankful that our paths have crossed..

Roy Masinton

November 26, 2003

On behalf of the Bureau of Land Management staff in Canon City, Colorado, we would like the Mule' family to know that our thoughts are with them at this time. While most of us did not personally know John, we are all coworkers of his brother Tony and we know the sense of loss he and the rest of the family feel. Please accept our most heart felt condolences.

Christine (Berger) Acree

November 26, 2003

Dear Julie, Lisa, Mark and Lynn,

I am very sorry to hear the news about Micky's death...I pray for God's comfort and guidance for you through this difficult time....

Christine and Tim Acree

Betsy Rosario

November 25, 2003

John gave me the opportunity to join the Circuit Sales team almost 5 years ago. He was definitely a fan of the holidays, as he would ALWAYS pre-order Honey Baked Hams for all of us and couldn't wait to try his new recipes for his own family. I will always remember his spirit of the holidays and generousity. My deepest condolences to his family. He will definitely be missed!

Jerry Bean

November 24, 2003

John was a good friend of R. O. Whitesell & Associates, first as our Sales Director, then as our Sales Associate. We will miss him.

Joe M. Dorris

November 24, 2003

John was a great business associate and great friend who I will dearly miss. He was so courageous in his battle and truly set a great example of strong character and perserverance. God bless Julie and family and my sincere condolences to them.

Tom Jory

November 24, 2003

We'll miss John, although he's certainly at peace and with God now. I worked with John for many years and he taught me a great deal about both work and life in general. He was always professional and fun to be with -- the kind of guy you always want on YOUR team, because he had a knack for winning the game. His generous nature always showed as he was full of good advice, empathy, sympathy, and wisdom to share from his experiences. Either on the phone or face-to-face, he was the kind of person who always made me smile. He made the world a better place to be.

Jim and Kate Musacchia

November 24, 2003

Dear Julie, Lisa, Mark and Lynn,

Jim and I are so sorry to learn of your loss. Micky was a great person. I am sorry we did not keep in touch as often as we should.

You will be in our prayers always.

Love,

Jim and Kate Musacchia