Michael Francis Caine III III

With deep sadness, we announce that Michael Francis "Mickey" Caine III, 68, of Naperville, IL, passed away on July 16, 2025. Born July 13, 1957, to Michael and Elaine (nee Szabo) Caine in Cleveland, OH, Mickey spent most of his youth in Glendale Heights, IL, but retained a fierce loyalty to Cleveland and all its sports teams. Win or lose, he supported the team, and wore his Cleveland Indians/Guardians and Browns gear with pride.

On October 12, 1984, he married his high school sweetheart, Margaret "Peggy" Brachle. For 40 years, Peggy and Mickey loved and supported each other. They celebrated the big and small milestones of life, and held tight to their annual traditions – banging pots and pans on New Year's, taking their anniversary trip to Galena, setting up their Christmas village in December and so many more.

For his day job, Mickey worked in sales, but he was most passionate about his family, his friends, his teams and his faith. He lived large and laughed often, bringing joy and scratch off lottery tickets to all his loved ones. Everyone who knows him has a "Mickey" story, and he made the world warmer, funnier and brighter for all in his circle. He will be deeply missed.

Mickey is preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law Ken Huitt, and his nephew Tommy Williams. He is deeply mourned by his beloved wife, his sisters Carolyn (Mitch) Paine and Lorie Huitt, and by his brothers- and sisters-in-law: Mary Brachle, Susan Garvin, Paul (Tracey) Brachle, Nancy (Matt) Tushman, Teresa Nadolski, John Brachle, and Sarah (Chris) Wagner.

Mickey is the fun and adored uncle to a great many nieces and nephews: Jennifer Kibler, Carrie (Tony) Carlson, Adam (Steve) Paine, Mallory Paine, and Bridget (Jeremy) Johnson; Kenny Huitt; Jack, Elizabeth (Sean) Wolohan, Brian, Nora, Caroline and Marty Garvin; Anna, Lily and Nova Tushman; Patrick, Daniel and Joshua Nadolski; Paul IV, Mary Kate and Maggie Brachle; Jane and Mitchell Wagner. He is also a caring great-uncle to Sydney and Madeline Kibler; Caitlyn, Nathan, and Leah Carlson; and Sienna Wolohan.

Visitation will be held at Modell Funeral Home, 7710 S Cass Ave., Darien, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church at 1500 Brookdale Road, Naperville, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to Maryville Academy at www.maryvilleacademy.org. For information, please contact Modell Funeral Home at 630-852-3595 or visit www.modelldarien.com