Michael Kalnitz Obituary

Michael was a wonderful man!!! When he would smile the world would smile with him. He was a wonderful friend who would do anything for you! He was a very loving husband and father and his family always came number#1 with him.
Michael is greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dear Mrs Kalnitz,
I had the pleasure of meeting both you and Michael as customers of the bank,I was shocked to hear that he died. I just found out today.
My parayers are with you and your children.
Linda

Dear Julie Katie and Jake,

I'm not sure why im signing this now but i guess it's a bit appropriate. It's Father's Day and I'd just like to say how sorry I am. I've told you before but I felt I could once more. You know I am always here for you. I love being at your house, and I'm there often. I remember we'd wake up some mornings and he'd be sitting at the kitchen table reading. I don't really know where I'm going with this, but I'd just like to show I care. I'm always here for all of you, especially Katie. Your dad and husband was sincerely one of the nicest "dad's" I'd ever met. He always made you feel welcome with his humor. He truly was an amazing person. Mr. Kalnitz's always on my mind and he'll be remembered forever.

Alexa Sharwell

Dear Julie, Jake and Katie,

Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I know how hard this must be for all of you.

I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and if you should need anything, please let me know.

Love,

Sandy, Corey & Amy

Dear Sandy, Marty, Danny, Matt and family,



We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. We know how hard it is to lose a sibling since Aaron lost his brother Mike three years ago. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family. May his memory comfort you through this difficult time. Reading the tributes that others have written gives us a clearer sense of who Michael was and how he lived his life. He certainly left his mark in this world. Our thoughts are with you all. Stay well and take care.



Our best wishes,



The Taksin Family

Aaron, Sheri, Sarah and Matthew

Dear Julie, Jake, and Katie,



I cannot express how saddened I am to hear about your loss. When I think of Mike, I just picture his warm, loving, and joking smile. I cannot even imagine going home to Maple Leaf Dr. and thinking that he isn't right next door. He was the picture of the husband/father I knew that whoever I married some day would have to emulate. I admired his sincerity, his sense of humor, his generosity, and most of all, his caring personality. He will be greatly missed.

Love, Katie

Dear Julie, Jake and Katie:

Your family is on our minds and in our hearts. Our prayers are with you. Mike was one of the most genuine people I have ever met and he will be greatly missed.

To Michael's Family,



I went to school with Michael from kindergarten through high school. Although, once we went to high school we drifted apart. In grammar school we used to hang out together with the "gang". If it was the weekend we would either be at someones house or hanging out at Lee Park. Michael was a great guy back then and reading how everyone feels about him it sounds like he never changed.

My condolences go out to Michael's family. I am sure he will truly be missed by everyone whose life he touched.

Dear Jake, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. If you need anything I'm here for you. I know how stong you are and I wish you the best in this time of need. Please don't hesitate to call if there is anything that you need. Love Katie

Julie, Jake, and Katie-

My mom and I are very sorry for your loss, we know exactly what the feeling is like, being that we were in the exact situation as you guys just 7 months ago! We are truly sorry, and we will always be here for your family. - Susan and Abby Baron

Cousins Julie, Sandy and Family-

No words can describe the shock and pain of losing Cousin Michael. Only cherished memories of happier days and of our youth growing up together in Skokie, Illinois and Union Pier, Michigan at our Grandparents cottage on the lake, all the hours playing on the beach, catching fireflies, riding our bikes to Lakeside to see the cows, and "Party Time." Mike was my other "little" brother, our adored cousin and business partner for over 12 years.

He will always be remembered, loved and missed.

Dear Julie:



I wanted to express by deepest condolences to you and your entire family. I know I never had a chance to meet Mike or you in person, but through our telephone conversations I know I had the wonderful privilege to have gotten to know you both.



I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and if you should need any, please do not hesitate to call.



Mary

Dr. Peabody’s Office

My heart goes out to Julie and the kids.. Your husband and dad was and will always be a great man. He loved his family so much. Its was great working with him and I'm happy to have known such a wonderful man.. God Bless... Mike you will be missed......

It truly saddens me to learn of Michaeld passing.



Micheal and I grew up 1 block apart in Skokie.



We were friends from grade school thru High School (Middleton, Oakview Jr. Hight and Nile East High School)



We shared many milestones of our childhood together.. such as attending our friends Bar and Bas Mitvah's, graduations,birthdays, getting our drivers liscence's, hanging out at Lee Park in Skokie, and hanging out each weekend at friends houses..as well as learning of each others marriage when we grew up.



Even tho we didn't keep in touch Michael always had a special place in my heart as a special childhood friend.



My mother (who passed away 1 year ago this month) loved Michael as well. Michael was the type of guy that all mothers wished their daughers would marry.



I am sure my mother is welcoming Michael with open arms.



I was so looking forward to maybe seeing Michael next year at our High School 30th reunion.



Michael was a friend to many and it warms my heart to read of all the many nice things and great qualities people have written about him.



It was a priviledge to know such a great guy. He'll always have a special place in my heart and my childhood memories.

To the Kalnitz Family,,

I just learned about the loss of Michael. I went to school with Michael, from Middleton through Niles East, and always knew him as such a kind, wonderful person. I was lucky enough to see him several times over the years... at high school reunions and also around the neighborhood. And, at these times, this same kindness and warmth that I observed in him as a boy were still clearly visible in this handsome man. He will be missed by many.

Dear Julie, Jake, and Katie,



Our deepest condolences for your loss.

Whether at Willowbrook or Maple, at Indian Guide/Indian Princess outings, or just in the neighborhood as he walked the dog, Mike was always friendly and upbeat.

He truly did walk tall, and we will all miss him.

The Martin family - Karen, Al, Spencer, and Alyxandra

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Kalnitz family. When I recall growing up, at both grammar school and high school, I remember Michael fondly. He always had a kind word and a smile for everybody, even while we stood on the corner waiting for the school bus. The world just got a little colder without his warmth and compassion. I know I will always smile when I think about him.



I wish all of you good health and the love of each other to get through this difficult time. Please know how many people over the years Michael touched and how fondly he will always be remembered.

WE FEEL THE GREAT LOSS OF MIKE,WHAT A PLEASURE TO HAD WORKED WITH HIM @ KOCH.YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.



DENISE JABLONSKI

Although Mike and I never met personally, we talked business on the phone weekly. He was very proud of his family and talked of them often. He was a truly great guy and will be missed by many.

We who work with Jane and Michael here in San Francisco are very saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Mike will be missed by all of the community.

Jim & Laura Bream

Dear Kalnitz Family, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the recent passing of your wonderful father and loving husband. Mr. Kalnitz has been in my family's thoughts and prayers and we continue to think about him everyday. Unfortunately, I was never able to meet him personally during his life but the wonderful stories and images that I have heard and seen have already begun to make me feel and miss his absence from this world. I do not know much about him personally but I do know that he was highly respected throughout his community and profession and that he gave kindness and compassion towards those less fortunate than him. You were truly fortunate to have such a man as your model in life. I once received the most beautiful picture of a sunset of South Haven that Mr. Kalnitz had taken. I always daze at the firey red and orange that is reflected on top of the infinite water or I stare at the tranquil sailboat safely anchored in to the sea. I notice that the water tries to absorb every last memory of this particular sunset by reflecting its beautiful presence amongst the sky so we too, can remember this image. When I think of Mr. Kalnitz, I don’t think about his lovable face or his tall body, I think about this picture of a sunset and how the sun is sadly vanishing into the sea but knowing that the lonely sky is letting it leave beautifully. I know that no comfort is quite enough to replace the loss of your husband/father but I want you to know that my family and I are always here for you. Please pass my deepest sympathies on to the rest of your family.

Very Sincerely,
Chase Michalek

It was always a great day when you were in Mike's presence. He radiated love for his extended family, for his friends, and particularly for you Julie, Jake, and Katie. Your loss is beyond words; Mike will be missed by many, many families.

you know we feel as if you and mike are family to us. jake has mike's sense of humor and his sweetness that mike gave freely to all who knew him. we will miss him dearly. there isn't anything we would not do to help. please let us do whatever you need to help you through this. give the kids big hugs from us and tell them how lucky they are to have such a wonderful person for their father. It will be too soon for them to think about this but as they get older they will remember all the love and devotion he gave to them. with much love, vicki and steve

Although I have not seen Michael since we graduated Niles East High School in 1977, I cannot tell you how sad I feel as I type this message. Michael was one of the friendliest, nicest, warmest people I have ever come upon. We were friends. He always had a big smile on his face and loved to laugh. I have no doubts that he continued on in life to reflect those same wonderful attributes that I saw in Michael for those 4 short years.I know he must have created so many wonderful memories for all that he touched and I know they will always have only the warmest thoughts of him as they continue on without him. So long, Michael, I recall looking you up not too long ago and talking to you on the phone like it was 1977. My deepest condolences to those you loved because I knew they had to love you deeplyin return.

Marc Brown

I HAVE KNOWN MICHAEL ALL OF MY LIFE. WE GREW UP DOWN THE STREET FROM ONE ANOTHER. I AM NAMED AFTER HIS GREAT GRANDMOTHER RIFKA ROSEN, OUR GREAT GRAND PARENTS, OUR GRANDPARENTS, AND OUR PARENTS WERE BEST OF FRIENDS. I AM SURE THEY ARE ALL UP THERE WELCOMING HIM WITH OPEN ARMS.HE ARRIVED AT THE STATION WAY TO SOON.

WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE SADNESS I

FEEL ON THE NEWS OF MICHAEL'S DEATH. EVERY POSITIVE ADJECTIVE IN THE DICTIONARY IS HOW I CAN DESCRIBE MIKE, KIND,SWEET,GENTLE,NICE,CARING GENTLEMAN... HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM. FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS, OUR WHOLE HEARTED CONDOLENCES TO JULIE,SANDY,FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO HAD THE PLEASURE TO KNOW MICHAEL.

WE SEND ARE SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS. LOVE, THE ALLENS, MARK, DONNA, CHRISTINA AND DAN

Dear Julie,I was so sorry to hear of your loss, Michael will dearly be missed.

He will be in my prayers, and fond memories from the Anderson days.

Our prayers and sympathy are with you.

Love,

Cass and Marty

We are so very saddened by the loss of Mike. Although we only really knew him for the past few years, we had plenty of time to realize what a kind, wonderful, warm person he was. He made us feel very welcome into his wonderful family. We will always be grateful for that, and for having known him, however brief. Our hearts go out to cousins Julie, Jake, Kate, Sandy, and all the others. It is a terrible loss.

We send our love,

Pam, Ivan, and The Davids

My prayers are with you and the kids. Ill miss the visits at Christmas time. He was a wonderful man.

We are all feeling a great loss.