Michael Michalek

Michael G. Michalek, age 76, CPD retired, U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam, passed away peacefully at home on January 19, 2025. Michael was the beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" (nee Stobieski) for 30 wonderful years; loving father of Michael J. (Carey) and Mark P. (Julia) Michalek and step father of Edward Silvestri and Michele (Michael) Mueller; dear son of the late Mildred and Chester Michalek; cherished grandfather of Michael, Mikayla, Mark, Mia and Gianna Michalek, Alex (Noah) Wilkerson and Ethan Silvestri; proud great grandfather of Elliot, Emmie and Oliver; dearest brother of Michelle (Tom) Dougherty and Gail (Kevin) Mueller, and he was a fond uncle of many.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org would be appreciated.

Memorial Visitation Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, IL. For more information call (708)456-8300.