BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Donald Michael Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2017.

Donald J. Michael, age 77 of Northbrook, formerly of Chicago, died October 9, 2017. Beloved husband of Nona. Loving father of Eric (Ruth) and Lorin (Donna). Dear Grandpa of Adam, Emily, Zachary, Aaron, and Paige. Survived by his brother Clint (Mary) and sister-in-law Val, and preceded in death by siblings Marilyn and Bruce. Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Sunday 3-8 PM at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Ave, Chicago. Graveside service Monday at 10 AM at Ridgewood Cemetery 9900 N Milwaukee Ave, Des Plaines. Memorial Service will follow at 11:30 AM at Ravenswood Covenant Church, 4900 N Damen, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Don to Ravenswood Covenant Church or Seatonville Congregation Church.

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November 15, 2017

James Thayer

I did not know until today. So sorry for your loss he was a good friend

November 15, 2017

Emily Michael

Grandpa, you are forever loved and forever missed.

Posted by Emily Michael

October 15, 2017

Jennifer Larson-Angelini

Love and prayers are with you. Sharing in the sadness of losing Uncle Don. He left us with so many memories to relive. May you find peace and comfort in the surrounding love of family and friends. Love Jen and Mike, Peter and Michael

October 13, 2017

Lynn B

May the comfort and strength only God can supply be with you.

October 12, 2017

Barbara (Bobbie) Johnson

Dear Nona & Family,
Don was a man of God, He loved his family, Church, AWANA Group, singing, traveling and just ask him about his Grandkids, Proud Man. Proud of his son Erick & Lorin and their wives Ruth & Donna. He loved so much and never ask for it in return. I called him Grandpa because her always reminded me of what a Grandpa should be. He always was smiling, he would listen to what you had to say and would always give great advise. I can see him now wearing his AWANA SHIRT with his suspenders. But the most love & joy of his life was you Nona. He face was sometimes worried about you, but the most of the time his face was warm, sweet and kind and he loved you so much. He is missed in my heart. Love you guys. Prayers for you new journey with Don.

October 12, 2017

Bill Jacobsen

On behalf of all of us from Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent in little Seatonville, Illinois, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Don Michael. May God's comforting arms and His peace be with each of you during this difficult time of loss. Pastor Bill J.

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Oct

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Drake & Son Funeral Home

5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Oct

16

Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

Ravenswood Covenant Church

4900 N Damen, Chicago, IL

Oct

16

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Ridgewood Cemetery

9900 N Milwaukee Ave., Des Plaines, IL

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5303 North Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

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