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Michael L. Bolos Jr.
Age 73 of Shorewood passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at his late residence. He was born in Chicago, the son of the late Michael Sr., and Connie (Smigielski) Bolos. He was raised in Joliet, residing in Shorewood for the past 41 years. He was a graduate of Joliet West High School and Indiana University, receiving his Law Degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago.
Mike was the proprietor of Michael L. Bolos LTD. He was a former ARDC Hearing Board Chair, a former Scoutmaster with Troop #256 in Joliet. He was a member of the Joliet Elks Club #296, Will County Bar Association, and Illinois State Bar Association. Mike was a loving family man, an avid fisherman, loved the outdoors, grilling, woodworking, reading, classical music, and the Chicago Bears.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patricia (Catalano) Bolos of Shorewood; two sons, Michael (Amanda) Bolos III of Shorewood and Phillip (Nicole) Bolos of Crystal Lake, Illinois; four beautiful grandchildren, Ava, Addison, Ashlynn and Jackson Bolos; his sister, Jules Algood of Florida; and numerous nephews also survive.
Visitation for Michael L. Bolos Jr. will be Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. As it was Mike's request, cremation rites will be accorded following visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to Sunrise North Therapeutic Riding Center of Minooka, Illinois would be appreciated. For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.

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Published by Herald-News from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2021.

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Bruce Johnson

April 25, 2021

Mike was my dad's star music student at Joliet West HS. With a beautiful tenor voice, Mike played leads in Mr. Johnson's musicals - Lt Cable in South Pacific, Nanki Poo in the Mikado, and the high tenor of the school board quartet in The Music Man. I would hear Mike sing weekly at his voice lesson at our house. He was a great guy, and I learned a little about fishing from him too. I'm so sorry to hear that he passed.

John & Ann Davis

April 24, 2021

Our sincere & heartfelt sympathies, thoughts & prayers for the entire family on your loss.

Both Mark & Matt were part of Troop 256 and benefited from Mike's leadership.

May your memories help you through the times ahead.

God bless.

Ken Jaszczak

April 24, 2021

Rest In Peace my friend. You taught me to appreciate classical music and old time radio in our days at the bank of Shorewood when we shared a hallway and bathroom. I´ll never forget you Mike

Robin Hank

April 23, 2021

I am very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I had the opportunity to know him and Patty several years ago. Mike was a pleasure to know and always had a little joke and smile to share with you.

Kurt Sangmeister

April 23, 2021

So sorry to learn of Mike´s passing. An excellent arbitrator in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court and one heck of a nice guy. You will be missed my friend.

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