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Michael Joseph Michalski Sr.
1953 - 2021
Michael Joseph Michalski Sr.
1953 - 2021
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BORN
1953
DIED
2021
Michael Michalski Sr. Obituary
Michael J. Michalski, Sr., 68, born February 17, 1953, in Chicago, IL, passed peacefully at home in Tinley Park, IL, on December 28, 2021. Devoted husband to Debbie (nee Koch) for many years, beloved father to Lindsey (Kevin) Krull and Michael, Jr. (AnnMarie), and loving Papa to Madeline June, John Edward, and George the Plott-Hound. Oldest of nine, Michael leaves behind Janet Ahern, Sandy (Ron) Svec, Carl, Johnny, Tommy (Kristen), Joey, and Jimmy (Nellie). Loving son-in-law to June Koch and brother-in-law to Margie (Jerry) Williams, Dian Koch, Denise Jean (Moe), Doc (Chris) Koch, Delia (Rick) Vetter, Donald Koch, Joyce Koch, and Doug Koch. Cherished uncle, great-uncle, and great-great uncle to dozens of nieces and nephews. Mike is at peace with predeceased family: his parents Joseph and Betty Michalski, sister Carol Fleming, brothers-in-law Raymond Koch, Dean Koch, and Virgil Jean. Mike and Debbie enjoyed 50 years together. He was a baker, a truck driver, and retired I.U.O.E. Local 150 crane operator. Mike truly loved his whole family and long-time friends; he will be missed by all.
Funeral Tuesday, Chapel Service 11am at RICHARD J MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen.
Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery.
Visitation Monday, 3pm to 8pm.
In lieu of flowers donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://www.lls.org/) in memory of Michael are appreciated.
For further information 708-301-3595.
5 Entries
Bill Manton
February 15, 2022
Kim and I are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Mike and I worked together for several years and I have many good memories of him. He will truly be missed .
Anthony Towey
January 3, 2022
It was always a pleasure interacting with Mike over the years. He will be missed by everyone. Our prayers are with you Debbie, Lindsey and Mikke.
Laurie Saulys
January 3, 2022
Please accept our sincere condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Becky Pytlik
January 2, 2022
Gonna miss you buddy. Such a great person and friend. Great memories!
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Nancy and Eddie
December 29, 2021
What a great guy. We have only known Mike for a few years, but he welcomed us into his family immediately. You could see how much he loved his family by the smile in his eyes whenever he was near them or spoke of them. He was so proud of Debbie, his kids, grandkids, brothers, sisters, Gramma June and all of Debbie’s family. His family was everything to him. Mike will be missed but will always be remembered as the kind, generous, and caring man he was. We are so glad we got to know him. He has left a mark in our hearts.
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