Michael Gannon

1941 - 2016

Michael W. "Mike" Gannon, age 74, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1969, formerly of Joliet, IL, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, March 3, 2016 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born July 24, 1941 in Rock Island, IL. Beloved husband of Meg (nee Sieben) Gannon, whom he married August 14, 1965, loving father of Michael (Julia) Gannon of Plainfield, IL, Patrick Gannon of DeKalb, IL and Sean (Amy) Gannon of Naperville, adored grandfather of Michael, Jaclyn and Jamison Gannon; Margaret "Maggie" and Charles "Charlie" Gannon and Joe, Jack and Charlotte Gannon, devoted son of the late Francis and Genevieve Gannon, dear brother Frank (Emme) Gannon of Greer, SC, John (Virginia) Gannon of Western Springs, IL and the late Terrence (Carol) Gannon, brother-in-law of Jim (Connie) Sieben of Washington, IL, fond uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. He was preceded in death by his beloved Boxer, Mime. Mike grew up in Joliet, attended Joliet Central High School (Class of 1959) and received a bachelor of science degree from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston in 1965. He worked for over 40 years in the construction industry as a senior superintendent, most recently for Pepper Construction in Barrington, IL. Mike was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville and enjoyed his work, spending time with his family and auto racing. Visitation Wednesday, March 16, 3:00-9:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville. Services will begin Thursday, March 17, 9:15 AM from the funeral home and will proceed to a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd., Naperville. A luncheon reception will follow the funeral mass at the church. Future Inurnment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Rush University Medical Center for the Without Warning Younger Onset Alzheimer's Support Group and Documentary Project. Please send memorial gifts to Rush University Medical Center, 1700 West Van Buren, Suite 250, Chicago, Illinois 60612, (312) 942-6830 or visit http://rush.convio.net/mgannon or donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL, (847) 933-2413, www.alz.org For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com