Michael Izbicky Obituary

I didnt know you passed away Mr. I.. One of the most down to earth Sweetest Science Teachers.. Rest Peacefully Love,

Altrovise ❤

I am writing my personal statement as part of the application for Harvard's Graduate School of Education and I write about Mr. I, as the teacher who challenged me to write a paper for his class in the fall of 1986 when I had only been in the US for a few months and didn't speak English. He accepted as many revisions as it took to get the paper in a state that was acceptable and fair to grade. 17 years later, I became a high school math teacher and Mr. I's science class on the southwest side of the second floor of Nichols MS was one of the reasons I went into teaching. I'm sad that I am just finding out about his death. I was an incredible teacher whose passion for science and teaching was evident at every turn. As I work to finish my statement, I will be sure to describe and convey all that he meant to me; all that it meant to have a teacher refuse to give up on me and avail himself to provide or seek out whatever support I needed. RIP Mr. I-your mission has been complete. You will live forever through us!

Wow. So sorry to get this news. I was sharing stories of my favorite science teacher with my kids and telling them stories about the boa "Mr. I " had. I also remember the Jeep he had. He oozed cool. I grew up and got the Jeep but could never swing the beard and ponytail. Many fond memories. Wishing your family all the best Mr. I . Thanks for the hall passes.

RIP Mr. Izbicky! You will always be fondly remembered and appreciated by many of your former students - especially those in the '70s from Skiles Middle School.

Best teacher at Nichols. Always knew he was there, his Jeep (Snoplow) was usually parked out front. He will be missed, rest in peace Mr. I...you were truly one of the good guys.

Mr. Izbicky was an amazing teacher. I still remember meeting him on a tour of Nichols Middle School in 1979 and how welcoming he was to me. I was very fortunate to go on to have him as my science teacher.

Deb, Nic and Judy
We send our deepest condolences and love..

Chris and Olga Precht

I went to school with him and will miss him.

Izzy and I were neighbors on Kedvale in Lincolnwood, back in the day. We had a lot in common: lost our dads at a young age, had curly hair, were the shortest in our class, and both became middle school science teachers in District 65. Izzy was s student teacher of mine in the early 70's. Mike lived life by the drop. I valued his presence in this world and I'm deeply saddened by his untimely passing. It's been years since we've talked and I would have liked a future with Izzy in it.

Mr. Izbicky was one of my favorite teachers at Skiles (and everywhere else). It had little to do with formal class, but more to do with life. He was exactly what a young teen-age person needed at that time in life. He was a "teacher" in the truest sense of the word. May you find comfort in your memories of this kind and gentle soul.

Later, bro. Love ya'! Call me.

Later, bro.

My heart felt condolences to Mr. I's family. I adored him as my teacher in the mid 80's. He helped me get through a family tragedy and was, for me, the most relatable teacher at Nichols at the time.

he will always be a beacon of how to live life. it all is as simple as " love ya bro". the community embraces you nicole and deborah in our love.

sharon greenspan(illinois)

he will always be a beacon of how to live life. it all is as simple as " love ya bro". the community embraces you nicole and deborah in our love.

sharon greenspan(illinois)

Mr I was my favorite science teachers. He will be missed
Dr Brant Hulsebus

Mr. I made science, school & life fun. He was my teacher at Nichols in the early 90s. Mr. I showed how much he loved his students everyday. I only pray that he knew how much his students loved him.

Mr. "EYE" was my daughter's teacher at Nichols Middle School, but he was one of my favorite people. Many fond memories. God Bless you. You will be missed

Mr. Izbicky was one of the greatest teachers I ever had, not to mention the first, authentic, fearless amd non-judgemental person I ever knew. Stay true. You will be missed.

My deepest condolences to Mr. I's family.. Will cherish the memories of my Nichols Middle School Science teacher.. One like no other.. RIP MR I

I am an old Friend and Fraternity brother of Mike's. Only great thoughts of Izzy. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Mr. Izbicky was one of my favorite teachers at Skiles - he will be missed by all of us.

Michael was a big part of my youth and he was very special to me. I think about him often. He will be missed!!

Mr. Izbicky was my all time favorite science teacher. I had the pleasure if being in his
class at Skiles in the mid 70's.
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.

I am so sad to hear about Michael. He was a large part of my life and is in my thoughts often.

I am so heart broken to hear that we have lost one of our greatest teachers. Izzy taught me science in 1975 and I will always remember him. I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry for you all, Mr. Izbicky was a favorite, memorable teacher of ours. So cool and fun. Class of 1974 Nancy Block

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

dear judy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and michael's family. he was a very special person. he will missed.