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Michael Betz Obituary

Betz, Michael Lee 49, of Chicago. Memorial visitation for Michael Betz will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine from 1:30 PM until the time of the memorial service at 4:00PM. Interment will be private. Michael was born on May 4, 1962 in Dover, OH and passed away March 10, 2012 in Chicago. Michael is survived by his mother Esta Johnson; brother Edward Betz; loving sons Jack and Jake Betz; his former wife Mary Betz and his father Ken Betz. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to the American Cancer Society of Illinois. For info: 847-358-7411 or ahlgrimffs.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 15, 2012.

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Kathy Reiprich

March 22, 2012

Dear Ken
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sincerely, Kathy Reiprich (Clearbrook Bingo)

March 22, 2012

Dear Ken and Faith,
My prayers for your son, you and your family at this time.
Your friend,
Dan Ceglarek

Don Hoeg

March 21, 2012

Dear Ken and Faith: Just heard the tragic news of Michael's death from a bingo customer at Clearbrook tonight.> I am so sorry for you all. Please know that you all are in my prayers and a special memorial gift will be made to the American Cancer Society of Illinois

Spring Boughman

March 19, 2012

To my uncle Ken and all of Michael's family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God will guide you through this terrible time of your life. We love all of you.

Lou K.

March 18, 2012

Always marveled at Mikes' unbridled enthusiasm for our Cubs & Bears. He was also kind to my family providing Cub tickets when my boys were young.

March 17, 2012

My fondest memories of Mike are his laugh and his silliness. He was a great guy all around.

Linda Lingo

March 17, 2012

We had alot of good times growing up on Maplewood. I will never forget you.RIP my friend.

Jim McNulty

March 16, 2012

Very sorry to hear about this. Mike was a good kid and man.

Eddie Reed

March 16, 2012

One of the greatest brothers I knew when I was growing up. Sorry Mike we didnt get the chance to have one more before you passed. You will be missed by me and many others that knew you. Take care big man see you in the next life.

March 15, 2012

A friend will be greatly missed. See you in the next life.

Char Ferraris

March 15, 2012

Mike was a great guy,
Such a sweetheart,
Many good memories from back in the day.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

March 15, 2012

One of the most kind hearted, funniest, most fun, craziest sports fan, super cool people I have ever known. How much fun we all had back in the day. The world lost an amzing person.

March 15, 2012

All the guys always wanted to be like Mike and Ed back in high school. So sorry.

Debbie Lingo

March 15, 2012

I will never forget growing up on Maplewood with Mike and Ed my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Betz family. May you rest in peace

Mike Zeffield

March 15, 2012

I'm glad I knew you. Everybody liked you, and wanted you to like them. R.I.P. mentor.

March 15, 2012

To the family of Michael Betz may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer (Philipians 4:6,7). My deepest sympathy

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