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Michael Heaton Obituary

Heaton, Michael J. Of Minooka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Devoted husband of Joan Heaton (nee O'Connor); proud father of Michelle (Joe) Gaynor, Christopher (Jessica) Heaton and Brendan Heaton; loving "Umpa" of Liam, Malachy and Saoirse Gaynor; dear brother of Brian (Monika), Maureen Heaton, Patricia Heaton and Bernadette (Chris) Stanfield; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews both here and abroad. Funeral Service will begin at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Minooka for Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Minooka. Visitation Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For information 815-467-1234 or www.themaplefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 30, 2013.

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Fredric Lampton

November 2, 2013

To Joan, Chris an family Mike was a very good friend he will surely be missed an thought of often. God has called an angel home to watch over us...May God bless you all at this time of sorrow

shalawna whitehead

October 31, 2013

My thoughts are with you at this time. May God grant you peace and great memories.

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