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Michael Sampson Obituary

Sampson, Michael David C.P.D., age 32, devoted husband of Julie (nee Dowling), loving son of David and Katharina, beloved brother of Brian, dearest grandson of Mathias and the late Juliane Safran and Willard and LaVerne Sampson, dear nephew of Mathias Safran Jr. and Dianna Battaglia. Loyal fellow police officer and friend of many. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., to St. Juliana Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 1 to 9 p.m. 773-736-3833

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2003.

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Eva and Mike Dudzik

October 16, 2003

Dearest Kathy, Dave and Brian,

Can hardly believe Michael has been gone a month, our hearts still ache for all of you.

Please know that we will always be there for you.

We all miss him so much, he was such a special guy.

Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you always.

Kristen Duffy

October 6, 2003

Brian, I just heard the news this past weekend. After the initial shock, my first thought was of you. Although I haven't talked to Mike in years, I just rememeber him making me laugh. I can't imagine what you and your family have been feeling these last few weeks.



I pray you remain faithful that family and friends will keep you strong and get you through this. You are in my thoughts.

Rick Brozak

October 2, 2003

To the Sampson Family, I am very sorry to hear about Mike. He was a very special person to all and one of the best friends a person could ask for. I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to live with Mike at Western and to share in all the good times he could bring to people..He will be greatly missed..My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Eva and Mike Dudzik

October 2, 2003

Dear Dave, Kathy and Brian,

Just wanted you to know that our hearts still break at the loss of Michael. He will always live in ours hearts. Michael was a shining example of a wonderful son, brother,grandson,friend

and police officer.

He will never be forgotten.

Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you all.

Love

Mom and Dad

October 1, 2003

We miss you MICHAEL. You are very

special to us, and you made us very

proud. Until we meet again Dear Son.



Love,

Mom & Dad

Randy & Kathy Cooper

September 20, 2003

Dear Dave,Kathy and family,

We are all so sorry for your lose. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sean and Lucie Welch

September 19, 2003

I have cultivated many bonds with many people in this life; men, women, fraternity brothers, Marines, friends and acquaintences... None as true as the bond I shared with Mike. My wife Lucie and I, both, shared many a serious talk which, inevitably turned humorous, with Mike. Lucie and I share your grief in the loss of Mike. As you have lost a son and loved one, we have lost a big brother...



In Hoc

Sean and Lucie Welch

Dennis and Sandy Wolff

September 18, 2003

To Mike’s Family

While it has been many years since high school Mike remains fresh in my mind. I spent 4 years with Mike playing football and becoming great friends –from locker-room antics to hard work, and I can’t remember a person who I shared more good times with. Mike was loyal, sincere, compassionate, and had mastered the art of making others laugh with him. While it has been a long time since I saw Mike that certainly is my loss and I will miss him greatly. Sandy’s thoughts and mine are with you.

Peggy Kness

September 18, 2003

Kathy, Dave & Brian,

It's never easy for those left behind, but when you lose someone so senselessly and unexpectedly we all feel the shock. May it help to know how many people share your sorrow and stand with you in your time of need.

I apologize that I can not be there at this time, my thoughts are with you all. Mike was a wonderful individual in every way, and I will cherish the memories of him forever.



In deepest sympothy,

Peggy

Philip J. Kral Jr.

September 18, 2003

To Brian Sampson & the Sampson Family,

I am truly sorry to hear the news about losing Mike. Having been fortunate enough to have known him, both in the fraternity and as a friend, I knew that he had the infectious ability to bring a smile to someone's face or make a whole room laugh. He most certainly will be missed and never forgotten.

Sarah McKinney

September 18, 2003

Brian and family,

Mike was a great, fun-loving friend from Western. So many great memories that bring a smile to my face and so many others. He will truly be missed.



Brian you are in my thoughts, if you need anything I am only a phone call away.

Dave Ristau

September 18, 2003

Brian and family...



It saddened me deeply to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great friend to me. Mike will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian and his parents. If there's anything that I can do, let me know.



In Hoc Mike.



Dave

Lisa Baran

September 18, 2003

Julie,



I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My condolences to you and your husband's family at this difficult time. Please know that we at the Marriott Ohare are keeping you in our thoughts.



Lisa Baran

Margaret Hubbard

September 18, 2003

Julie,



I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Margaret Hubbard

David Brydun

September 18, 2003

To The Sampson Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Mike. We are grateful we got to see him again during our last visit home. Mike was truly a great person and will be forever missed.

Dave and Sheyla Brydun

Michelle & Al Payne Jr

September 17, 2003

To the Sampson family,



We only knew Michael for a short time through Michelle's brother (Scott Selby) and sister (Jeannie Teplitz). Our deepest sympathy is with you during your time of need. We knew Michael as the "class clown" he could always make you laugh and smile. Our prayers are with you and yours.

Bob Schoene

September 17, 2003

We were so sorry to hear of the death of Michael and regret not being able to come in to town. He’ll be sorely missed by everyone who knew him, especially because of the way he touched all who new him.

We are all thinking of you - knowing that he was such a special person and how much he’ll be missed. We will be keeping you and Michael in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.

Meanwhile we hope that the sad memories fade soon, leaving only all the happy ones that you must have of your life and time with Michael.



In sympathy

Bob, Nancy, Rob & Adam Schoene

Doug & Melissa Panizzi

September 17, 2003

Mike was a wonderful and devoted friend to us. We will continue to miss him forever. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Doug and Melissa

Tony and Shannon (Hogan) Karam

September 17, 2003

To the Sampson family,

We both spent our college days with Mike at Western. We'll always remember him as a loyal friend who would do anything for you. His smile and laughter were truly infectious. We will miss him dearly.



To Brian and his family: Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers.

Libby Keith

September 17, 2003

There are no words to describe what you are feeling right now. If you need anything, even someone to listen while you yell and scream, please let me know. Brian, I know that we don't know each other well, but you know that I am here for you now and always.

Chris Manion

September 17, 2003

Brian and Family~

Mike was a great friend and Sigma Chi brother and his sprit will remain alive always in the great memories we all carry with us. He will be sadly missed but not forgotten. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Ramona Evans

September 17, 2003

Dear Kathy, Dave and Brian.

Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Michael. May all the wonderful memories of him bring you some comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Ray and Mona

Jeffrey Zaleski

September 17, 2003

To the Sampson family,



My condolences and deepest sympathy goes out to all of your family members. Although I have not seen Michael for many years now, it saddens me to here of his death. It made me think back to when we were kids and the times we shared together at Lake La Donna.



May god bless and comfort you in these times of sadness.



Sincerely,

Jeffrey Zaleski

gabriel sanders

September 17, 2003

Mike was a truly great person. He was one of the most generous and caring people I've ever known. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him.



My family and I give our best wishes and condolences to his family and friends



Gabe Sanders and Family

Lauren and Jeff Marks

September 17, 2003

To our friend Brian and his family... Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything at all we are just a phone call away.

Eva and Mike Dudzik

September 17, 2003

Dearest Dave,Kathy,Brian and all of

Michael's family,

Our heartfelt sympathy to you

on the loss of Michael.

We lost him far too soon, but he will always be a shining star to all who knew and loved him.

He made us all proud to have known

him, he was a wonderful son, brother and grandson and a true friend.



We will miss him very much but we know he is in heaven now with his beloved Oma.

God bless you all.

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