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Michael McGovern Obituary

McGovern, Michael P. age 63, of River Grove, passed away January 22, 2007. Village of River Grove 24 years of service with Police Dept. and dispatch. 14 year employee of Signal Delivery. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Wolf) for 43 years, loving father of Michael (Angela) and Shaun (Elizabeth), devoted grandfather of Tia, Helen, Michael III, Grace, dear son of Dorothy (the late George) McGovern, fond brother of Danny (Janie), Tom (Carol), Bob (Lynn), son-in-law of Helen (the late Elmer E.) Wolf, brother-in-law of Connie (the late Jim) Trumbull, dear uncle of Jimmy (Dana) Trumbull and Brad (Jenny) Trumbull, Jamie (Ivana) McGovern, Jackie (Ron) Lazarra, Meghan McGovern, Erin McGovern, many other extended family members. Visitation at the Lewis Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., (at the Circle), Elmwood Park, Friday, from 3 to 8 p.m. Cremation private. Vietnam Veteran, Past Commander of River Grove American Legion #335. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Center Hematology/Oncology Association of Illinois, 715 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL, 60305. Info., 708-453-1234 or 773-625-5055.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2007.

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Tricia Shrewsbury(Bjornberg)

April 8, 2007

Shaun,

I just learned of your fathers passing through the River Grove website. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Susan Warren (Carols Sister)

February 1, 2007

So sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy is with you and yours.

robert graff

January 26, 2007

sincere sympathy and long time friend and fellow worker with village of river grove and past commander american legion post 335 bob and bea graff ocala florida

Jack Krecker

January 26, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I spent many years bowling against Mike at our Monday night police bowling league, many good times we had.

Bob Pilarski

January 26, 2007

I pray that all of you remember the good times as I do working with Mike and having him as a friend. I was honored.

Bob & Lynn McGovern

January 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike was a strong man and fought his pain for a long time, he is now at peace and will forever live on in our hearts. My brother and best friend.

Bob & Lynn McGovern

January 26, 2007

May God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. Mike was a wonderful man and he will live in our hearts forever. We had so many good times together and those memories will help ease the pain we feel. Not only a brother, but, a best friend. I'm going to miss my swimming partner.
Always remember we are here for you no matter what. We Loved Mike with all our heart and he will live on in our memories forever.
As each day goes by we get closer to reuniting with him again, so until we meet again Mike will always live in our heart.

Barbara Schwartz

January 25, 2007

Prayers go out to Mike's family. He's had many health problems over the past years and tried his best throughout it all. Blessings to you all as you say goodby to him.

Michael Bruggenthies

January 25, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ron & Carol Henriksen

January 25, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

The Staff of Lewis Funeral Home

January 25, 2007

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