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Michael Schleyer Obituary

Schleyer, Michael R. 62; Beloved husband of Rosa; loving father of Michael Jr.; devoted son of Shirley and the late Vernon; dear brother of Charles (LyNae) Vern, Terry (Chris), Rose Griffin, Paul (Sandy); Liz (Joe) Frankenbach, Mark (Carole), Russell and Richard; also fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired C.T.A driver. Memorial visiation will be held at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 at 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Family and friends are then asked to meet at St. Tarcissus Church, 6040 W. Ardmore, Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Inurnment will private. Please omit flowers. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 30, 2012.

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Jeanne C

October 1, 2012

Mike was a gift to many people - he will be greatly missed. I am very lucky to have known him. God bless.

Karen & Rudy Visser

October 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

September 30, 2012

To Mike's Family
He was an awesome man,so happy that he was part of my husband and my Life...He was such an inspiration and he was loved by many...know that we will never forget him...God Bless you all. Loni & MIke Smith

Norman & Deanne Van Enter

September 30, 2012

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

September 30, 2012

Dear Shirley & Family.
Words are useless at this time. Know that my thoughts and Prayers are with all of you in the loss of Michael

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

September 30, 2012

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