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He was a loving husband to Lucille (Griffith) Vales for 37 years. Father to Annette Wright and Amy (Wright) Janusz (husband Richard), and was a caring grandfather to Kimberly (Janusz) Holden (husband Ty) and Haley Janusz. Great-Grandfather to Chloe, Hadelyn, and Violet Holden. Known as Uncle Mickey to many nieces and nephews. Mike was a special friend to lots of his co-workers and S.A.S.S members.
Mike's career spanned over 40 years in the manufacturing industry. He started as a journeyman tool & die maker at Shure Brothers, and retired as a Plant Manager at Switchcraft. In his free time he enjoyed cowboy action shooting and clay shooting in the Single Action Shooting Society, enjoying life with his family, and had a passion for cars.
Visitation for Mike is Sunday July 13, 2025 from 3-6pm at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Road, Glenview. Funeral Mass Monday July 14, 2025 at 10 am; with visitation starting at 9am at St. Catherine Laboure, 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. Interment: All Saints Cemetery at the Immaculate Heart Of Mary Mausoleum, 700 North River Road, Des Plaines.
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