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Michael Walsh Obituary
Sep 10, 1941 - Jan 17, 2025
Michael J. Walsh, 83, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Chicago IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 17th. Michael was preceded in death by his beloved wife Kathleen (O'Donovan) Walsh. Michael is survived by his children, John (Jenny), Deb (James) Shepherd and Patrick (Melissa). Cherished Grandfather to Michael, Sean, Hannah (Evan, fiancé) and Liam. Devoted Uncle and Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Michael is also preceded in death by his loving parents, the late John and Beulah, and his late sister Joanne (the late James) Schroeder.
Michael served his country with honor as a Private in the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves between 1958-1964.
Michael proudly served 38 years with the Chicago Fire Department, from which he retired as an Engineer in 2004. He was proud and honored to have made so many cherished friends and created so many fond memories through his years with the CFD.
Funeral Mass Friday January 24, 2025 10am at St. Paul Catholic Church (1855 Harrison Blvd. Valparaiso, IN), Viewing from 9am to 10am at the church, Rev. Rogue Meraz officiating. Burial at St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice.
Funeral arrangements made by Dykes Funeral Home (219-462-3125).
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Bill and Eileen McManus
January 29, 2025
Our Condolences to the Walsh Family. My he rest in peace.
Roy and Marge Lancor
January 26, 2025
May God bless you and our family in this time of sorrow.
Roy/Marge Lancor and Family
Rosemary Coyle
January 26, 2025
Our heartfelt condolences to all the family, May all the wonderful memories you have help you through the tough days without him. He was one of life´s true gentlemen RIP Mike
Jim Meyer
January 24, 2025
My parents were good friends with Katie and Michael. He was the funniest person I ever met. I remember one time when he and Katie came to my grandparents house (they knew everybody there). As Michael entered he said to my grandfather as he looked lovingly at Katie, "I´d like to introduce you to my first wife, Katie." She smacked him. Good Bye, Michael
Bill and Eileen McManus
January 23, 2025
Our Deepest condolences to the Loss of Mike. Bill and Eileen McManus
Carl Ostrowski
January 22, 2025
Shorty,
Rest easy, God bless you, and thank you for all of the good times that we all were privileged to share with you during our long careers on the Chicago fire department. Condolences to the entire family.
Danella(Nellie)
January 22, 2025
My name is danella (Nellie) I'm from Ireland I stayed with the Walsh family for 6 weeks when I was 11years old.
Mike and his family came to Ireland (Derry) for my wedding in 2004.
The Walsh family were so lovely I'm so glad to still be in touch with them all.
My lovely we American family
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