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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.
For funeral info: DrakeandSonFuneralHome.com or 773-561-6874.
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6 Entries
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.
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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