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Michael Maramba Obituary

Maramba, Michael age 45, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 25, 2007, at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Survived by his loving wife, Kimberly (Mirenda) Maramba, two sons, Christopher and Nathan, two daughters, Cassandra and Ashley, parents, Daniel and Rae Maramba, siblings, Joseph (Flo), Eugene, Rae (Pete) Nielsen, Dan (Dee), Patricia (Bob) Krueger, Ramona (Jim) Athans, numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends also survive. Born in Chicago, a Lockport resident. Employed by the Chicago Sun Times. Member of I.B.E.W. Local 134. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 29, 2007, at 10 a.m., at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Rd., Joliet. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. For info: 815-744-4444

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2007.

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Charles Cortwright

October 21, 2025

Michael you are still thought of often and are missed even more. The memories are precious, but don't seem to be enough. I hope to see you again my friend

Charles Cortwright

October 25, 2024

Michael, it's hard to believe that it's been 17 years now. I still think about you everyday, you are missed as much as ever. Your advice is especially missed in my life. You will never be out of my thoughts and prayers

Charles Cortwright

October 24, 2023

Michael, my friend it's hard to believe that it's been 16 years. I miss you more and more, I miss your advice that you always were willing to give. Wether I liked it or not it was the right advice. I also miss your sense of humor and all the things that we did together. This will never change. Until we meet again my friend. Keep everyone laughing

Chuck

October 24, 2022

Michael you are thought of and MISSED EVERYDAY. My friend rest in peace and know that you were and are a VERY SPECIAL PERSON. MISS YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY

Kathleen Schauer

May 3, 2008

Mike,
No matter what life dished out You remained true to your heart and soul. You were a BEAUTIFUL PERSON to All that knew you. I'm sure even a stranger could see the LOVE in your eyes or handshake. I Miss You Mike! Your Spirit remains with All of us still here and we all hope to be re-united with You someday.

Warren and Ingrid Musilek

October 30, 2007

We were sad to hear about Mike's death. Several years have passed since seeing Mike. I remember the Maramba family as a kid on Longwood Drive and Warren knew Mike and his family later as a teenager. He and Mike played softball together for many years.Those were really fun times. We heard about Mike's death from Bob Calder. We went camping with Mike a few times when his boys were small. I sure remember Mike's smile and friendliness. From reading the guestbook entries, he was very loved and will be missed. We really wanted to attend his wake but we were out of town. Our sympathies to his family and all of his close friends.

Mr. & Mrs. Nicholson

October 29, 2007

Chris & Nate:

We are sorry for your loss. We were not able to attend the services but you are both in our thoughts and prayers.

Rae Nielsen

October 29, 2007

Mikey,
You were everyone's best friend and so much more. I will miss your unexpected stops over at my house and our golf games at Bleekers. I love you and will help to watch over your boys for you.
Your loving sister, Rae

Kathy Gemmell

October 28, 2007

Jim and Mona, I wish I could take away the hurt for my little brother and my great sister-in-law, but I can't. I can only say some prayers and hope for a bit of comfort for the entire Miramba family. Much Love, Kathy and Dick

Bryan Schaffrath

October 28, 2007

I never got to say goodbye and I wish I never had to. My godfather was a great role model. I only hope I will be as good an uncle to my nephews as Uncle Mike was to me. I will search the backyards for a bag player of his caliber and probably never find it. There is a big hole in my heart to fill. We appreciate everyone's support.

Jim & Tracy Gonzalez

October 28, 2007

Mike - we spent alot of Sundays together thru years of softball. Lots of "Fajita Sundays" at that. Although the last couple years our meetings were few - you and the family were never far from our thoughts. You will truly be missed. May God bless you and your family.

charles cortwright

October 27, 2007

MIKE I COULD WRITE A NOVEL ABOUT HOW MUCH I ALREADY MISS YOU. I HOPE YOU KNEW JUST HOW SPECIAL A PERSON YOU WERE IN MY LIFE AND MY HEART. YOUR FRIENDSHIP MEANT THE WORLD TO ME GOOD-BYE FOR NOW.

DARLENE REAMS

October 27, 2007

MICHAEL ALTHOUGH I ONLY KNEW YOU A SHORT TIME. YOU MADE ME FEEL WELCOME AND SPECIAL. YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND, WHO I WILL MISS A GREAT DEAL. KEEP EVERYONE SMILING IN HEAVEN AS YOU DID HERE ON EARTH. WATCH OVER US FROM ABOVE.

charles cortwright

October 27, 2007

MICHAEL MY BEST FRIEND FOR OVER 30 YEARS. YOU LEFT US ALL WAY TOO SOON. GETTING THROUGH LIFE WITHOUT YOU WILL BE MOST DIFFICULT. I WILL STILL ASK FOR YOUR GUIDANCE AND WISDOM. YOU WILL NEVER BE GONE FROM MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU HAVE LEFT AN EMPTYNESS IN MY LIFE THAT NO OTHER COULD EVER FILL. I HOPE THAT YOU HAVE AN ETERNITY OF LOVE AND HAPPINESS, LIKE YOU SHOWED EVERYONE THAT YOU CAME IN CONTACT WITH. I HOPE THAT YOUR SLICE HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND EVERY SHOT IS JUST AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOU WERE AND STILL ARE IN EVERYONES HEART.

Jim Artos

October 27, 2007

I will greatly miss Mike. I worked with Mike through the good times and bad. I will say with Mike there were more good then bad. I remember the times we spent working long hours to get the job done, and if Mike was tired he kept working and giving out orders. I am truly sorry that I am out of town and will not be able to attend his services. Mike might have been a co-worker but he was a great friend and a great golfer. I will miss those golf games.

David Athans

October 27, 2007

little did I know the kid with two broken wrists, that I met as a teenager, would be connected to me for the rest of time. Thanks for the laughs, the goodtimes, the support. You will be sorely missed. God bless...
Your 'other brother', David

Suntimes Electric Shop

October 27, 2007

Michael "Mike" Maramba left us suddenly, but he left behind his unique laughter, smile and life long friendship. As a friend and colleage, everyone enjoyed his presence and overall knowledge, which he shared willingly. Anyone who knew Mike knew that he really enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. Like playing golf and baseball which he was very good at.
We will miss his humor and his loudness echoing thru the halls of the suntimes building.....TODAY!.....TODAY!.....meaning hurry and finish your work in his polite way of putting it. but that was Mike and that's what made him special.
But most of all were our talks where he listened to whats going on in our lives then he talked about his family who he loved and was very proud of.
We thank God for the good times we spent with Mike. Nothing will be the same without him. He was our best friend, and a leader we could count on.
To the family we will always remenber Mike and You and keep all of you in our hearts and prayers

Pat Krueger

October 27, 2007

Michael, I miss you and I love you

Ron & Roseann Farias

October 27, 2007

Mike was a good friend and co worker and will be missed greatly.
our heart and prayers will always be with all of you

Pat Krueger

October 27, 2007

Michael, I always told everyone you were my BABY brother, but it seemed as if you always took care of me. I will miss you more than you can ever imagine. I know the Lord is taking care of you, so I want you to know I will try to help and take care of your boys. Smile down on me now and than, because I will be thinking of you everyday. I love you. Pat

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