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Michael Couet Obituary

Couet, Michael A. Age 57. Veteran U.S. Marine Corps. Proud member of Local 134 I.B.E.W. Beloved husband of Kristen (nee Murphy); loving son of Frances and the late Thomas; loving son-in-law of Violet and the late John "Red" Murphy; dearest brother of Mark, Gregory and the late Michelle; dearest brother-in-law of Keith (Wendy) Murphy and Karen (Matthew) Smith; dear uncle of Erin, Shannon, Tara, Colin and goddaughter, Cassandra. Visitation Friday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Gardens West Funeral Home, 17w20 1 Roosevelt Rd., Oakbrook Terrace. Time and place of service on Saturday pending. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Honor Flight Chicago appreciated. Info: (630)941-5860. ChapelHillGardensFH.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 19, 2014.
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Dear Kris. Bobby, Kara and I are so sorry for your Mike being taken from you and at such a young age. He was a vey special man and the kids and I only have wonderful and fun memories of the times we shared. We pray for your strength and faith to get you through-

Marg, Bobby, Kara Parrilli

June 20, 2014

We will miss your smile, your laugh, your bear hugs and your generosity.
Heaven will be richer with you up there.
We wish you could have stayed
with us longer, but I guess God needed you.

George & Susan Rigden

June 19, 2014

Fireworks are going off in heaven, rest in peace my friend!

Karen Kurz

June 19, 2014

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