Mike Melzer

Mike Melzer obituary, Chicago, IL

Mike Melzer

Mike Melzer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service on Feb. 2, 2026.
Michael "Mike" Melzer, 63, at peace on January 30, 2026. Beloved husband of Karen nee Schweda for 30 years. Loving father of Madeline and Raina. Dear son of the late Elisbeth nee Weidl and the late Michael Melzer. Fond brother of the late Anna (the late Earl) Becker and Dora Dorner. Fond uncle of Paul, Stephanie (the late Donald)
Pempek, Andrew, Anthony (Jasmine), Nathan, Thomas, John, Benjamin, Lucia and many other nieces and nephews. Dear brother-in-law and friend of many. Proud Union Carpenter of Local 1027.

Visitation Friday February 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Heneghan-Suerth Directors, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Family and friends meeting at 11:45 a.m. for a 12:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Pascal Church (Our Lady of the Rosary Parish) 3935 N. Melvina, Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the The Parkinson's Foundation parkinson.org or the Disabled American Veterans DAV dav.org

Funeral information 773-774-0366 or colonialfuneral.com

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