Michael J. "Mikey John" Williams

Michael J. "Mikey John" Williams obituary

Michael J. "Mikey John" Williams

Michael Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McInerney Central Chapel on Jul. 7, 2025.

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Williams, Michael John (Mikey John) Age 67, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved husband of the late Deborah Williams (nee Gach), loving mother of Lisa Williams and Tiffany Williams (Michael Mantlo). Adoring Grandpa to Johnathan, Mikey, Michaela and Marissa. Devoted son to the late Mary and George Williams. Brother to Patrick Williams (Sue), the late George Williams , the late Tammie (Bob) Kelly, Steve Williams (Liz, CPD), Ricky Williams (Janet,) Gina Novak (Danny), Mary Garner (Ken) and Danny Williams. Dear Son in-law to the late Chuck and Dolores Gach. Brother in-law to the late Chuck Gach, Sr. (Margaret). Uncle too many nieces and nephews. Loving nephew to many Aunts and Uncles.

Lifelong resident of Canaryville and worked for Peoples Gas Company for over 30 years. Mike was the best neighborhood mechanic and would help everyone out. He loved driving his Harley and was also known as "Mikey Wallace". He was a member of The Flags Club, the Canaryville Veterans Association and the Canaryville Veterans Riders Association. He loved his grand dogs Max, Buster and Chippy. Mike was loved by all who knew him and will be missed very much.

Visitation on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McInerney Central Chapel, located at 4635 S Wallace Street, Chicago, IL. Funeral Service 7:30 p.m. Cremation following in accordance with Michael's wishes.

Please visit MICHAEL WILLIAMS book of memories. To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit http://WWW.CHAPELC.COM or FACEBOOK.COM/FUNERALMC. For information 773 268-0703 or 773 581-9000.

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