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Michael P. Lichter

1953 - 2020

Michael P. Lichter obituary, 1953-2020, Naperville, IL

BORN

1953

DIED

2020

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Furlong Funeral Chapel - Galena

100 Caroldon Ct

Galena, Illinois

Michael Lichter Obituary

On September 27, 2020, Michael P Lichter, passed away peacefully at the age of 67. Private Family Services have been held. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena is assisting the family. He was born September 22, 1953, in Naperville to Irving and Grace (Miller) Lichter. Mike dedicated over 20 years of his life working as a self-employed electrical contractor. He held a strong work ethic and optimistic spirit. Though his life held many personal struggles, Mike enjoyed simple pleasures and lived as though his life were produced by rock-and-roll. The saying a rolling stone gathers no moss described Mike in that he lived fully and on his own terms. He had so many versions of life and the most colorful stories to share from those experiences. Mike also had a love for sports, particularly the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He is survived by his daughter, Lauren (Todd) Wilkinson and grandchildren, Andrew and Charlotte Wilkinson, his son Edward (Maya) Lichter and grandchildren, Quinton and Jordyn Houston, his former spouse and friend, Marie Lichter, his siblings, Dee (Lenny) Lombardo, Jerry (Lisa) Lichter and Elizabeth (Terry) Stanek, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be left at www.furlongfuneralchapel.com

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Published by Naperville Sun on Oct. 2, 2020.

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Liz Stanek

October 10, 2020

People who really knew Mike, know how much he loved Westerns & sunsets. So, now that you are free Mike, ride off into that Sunset...... & as the song goes, Happy Trails to You, until we meet again.......Love you❤

Christine Scharf

October 6, 2020

Dear Lauren and Family,
I only have fond memories of your dad and am so sorry for your loss. I remember that time when I saw him with my dad and Carmen! He always made it a point to ask about them and he was so nice to me whenever we spoke. They are all up there watching us now and sending us love. Prayers to you and your family.

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Tom Kuhn

October 3, 2020

Hey Mike .... we sure had some good times in high school and after when we were kind of neighbors on river rd. in Naperville working on cars and hanging out at my parents farm. You had a 55 Chevy convertible and I had my 58 Berkeley. Life seemed so easy then. You will be missed and say hi to all the old Naperville friends when you see them, especially Keith Lewis.

Marie Lichter

October 2, 2020

Mike, Thank-you for the best gift, Lauren and Ed. Rest in peace. love Marie

Bill Campbell

October 2, 2020

Me and Mike were always good friends and never a dull moment .We kind of went different directions but I am very sad to learn of his passing I think of him often and smile

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October 2, 2020

Condolences to the family and friends of Mike - knew him from NCHS days.

Lauren Wilkinson

October 2, 2020

Love ❤ you Dad always my rolling stone

Christina A Nelson

October 1, 2020

To the Lichter and Wilkinson Family,

We are thinking of you during this difficult time. When I knew Mike, he was an awesome person. I truly loved being around him. He had the same devilish humor as me. May he rest in peace.

Love Always,
Christine, Keith, Samantha, and Ashley Nelson

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