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Michael Shaffer Obituary

Shaffer, Michael J. "Mickey" Age 77. Loving father of Jeff (Liz) Shaffer, Stacy (Ned) Miller, and Sam (Eden) Shaffer. Beloved former husband of Fern Shaffer. Dear brother of Joy (Gerry) Orlowsky. Proud grandfather of Max, Lily, Stevee, Joey, Andee, and Louie. Mickey will be remembered most for his love of people, and his easy way of making them feel at ease. Professionally, he was best known as Former President of Shaffer Knitwear, a family-owned apparel company. He was a Life Master bridge player, loved being with family, never missing a kid's event, as well as enjoying an occasional day at the track. His positive attitude, love of family, friends & life will make him dearly missed. Service will be held on Friday, January 25th at 1PM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 8851 Skokie Blvd (at Niles Center Road), Skokie. Interment directly following will be Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, www.apdaparkinson.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals Skokie Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 25, 2019.

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Charlie Bass

January 31, 2019

Mickey was a wonderful cousin. Always happy to get together and full of a love for life. He will be missed. My most sincere condolences.
Charlie and Lee

January 26, 2019

Goodbye Mickey, you will be so remembered.
Thank you for your part in making the bridge world an enjoyable place to be. Our condolences to your family.
David & Barbara Lehman

Aleaner Towns

January 26, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

January 25, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

January 25, 2019

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. May the words at John 6:40 bring you comfort and help you draw strength from God.

Lynn

January 25, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

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