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Michael Smith Obituary

Smith, Michael Jay 55, beloved husband and best friend of Jill, (nee Henich), for 27 years; loving father of Nathan and Samantha; cherished son of Shirley and the late Walter Smith and son-in-law of Sandra and the late Peter Henich; dear brother of Dr. Toby (Mark) Perlman and Yale (Alexsandra) Smith and brother-in-law of Nadine Henich and Marcy Lucchesi; treasured uncle of Spencer (Farish) Perlman, Curtis (Eryn) Perlman, Jeffrey, Kyle and Kimberly Smith and Rachel (Patrick) Cunningham; caring great uncle of Landon, Cameron, Leah and Logan; adored friend of many. Michael had a cheerful spirit, with a passion of making everyone he met laugh. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Chapel service Wednesday 10 a.m., at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Avenues to Independence, 515 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068. For info: 847-255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 14, 2008.

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Lynn Siegel

November 20, 2008

Dear Jill : I only just heard the sad news. I am so sorry. I remember Michael well from various school meetings and he was always smiling. I cannot imagine how you are feeling. Love to you and Sami and Nate.

larry goldsmith

October 19, 2008

just learned of your great loss. mike was a great man and neighbor, the world, his family and friends will miss him. it was good seeing both of you at ravina during the summer. i will remember mike always as that father who loved his children and wife and whos world was centered around them.

David LeVine

October 16, 2008

My heart goes out to Michael's family, Shirley, Yale, Toby and all. The attached photo is of he, I, Bob Hausman and Sherry Kolpas at a party in 1975. He and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue Lieberman

October 15, 2008

Dear Jill, Nate & Sami:
There are no words to alleviate the excruciating pain you're experiencing with the passing of your husband and dad. Please know that you are in our heart and we pray that Mike's memory will give you the strength to endure and go forward, as difficult as it is. Our deepest condolences, Sue & Stephanie Lieberman

Ruth Levinson

October 15, 2008

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Shirley and your family.

Mary Krebs

October 15, 2008

Jill,

I was so shocked and sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers are with you and your children. You are such a strong and wonderful women, keep the faith-God will see you through.
Mary Krebs (Concordia University)

Marcy, Larry & Hillary Teter

October 15, 2008

Dear Jill, Sami and Nate,
We cannot express the sadness we feel for your loss. We hope your wonderful memories will help you through this very difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Marcy, Larry & Hillary Teter

Rayford & Toni Burl

October 15, 2008

Our deepest symphathy to you and your family. May God give your family strength. May your memories carry on threw this tough time. Your family are in our prayers.

Ray & Toni Burl

Michael Greenhill

October 14, 2008

Jill,
You & Mike are so close to my heart. I love getting together & always thought you had a wonderful family. Mike made this possible with his sensational nature. I will think about Mike forever because I love him. Damn, he's gone.

Nate & Sam,
Your dad was my true friend. He listened to me, consulted with me about my family business & made me feel so good. I will miss him deeply every day because great memories will always remind me how great a man he was. You dad was one of a kind.

Linda McElhany Grandolfo

October 14, 2008

Dear Jill, Nate and Sami,
My deepest sympathy to you and to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Fred Cline

October 14, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mike Smith,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. While working at Keystone Companies, I enjoyed morning conversations with Mike. He was funny and cheerful and brought laughter to the workplace. Sincerely, Fred Cline

Sheri and Sigi Offenbach

October 14, 2008

Dear Jill, Nate and Sami,
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult and sad time in your lives. May your happy memories help you deal with your tragic loss. We will always remember Mike dancing and singing at our house! Love, Sheri and Sigi

Adam Bryl

October 14, 2008

To the Smith family, my thoughts are with you all during this time.I got to know mike pretty well when i worked in the shop for the family,Mike could always put a smile on everyone's face. My prayers are with you all.

Steve Thackston

October 14, 2008

To The Smith Family,

I was truly saddened to hear of Mike's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

I enjoyed working with Mike during our years together at Keystone and he always seemed to have a smile on his face and the ability put others at ease.

Please know that if there is anything I can to do help with all that you are facing I am here for you.

susan levine

October 14, 2008

Jill,Nate and Sami
Our hearts are breaking for you.We hope that all your wonderful memories of happy times together will be of some comfort at this sad time.Fondly,Susan,David and Betsy

Shelly Frazier

October 14, 2008

To the Smith family,

Words can not express the loss I feel. I worked with Mike at Keystone and will always remember his ability to make everyone laugh. There was not a day that went by that he did not make me laugh or he had a smile on his face. I will remember his mischevious smile and grin. He always liked to push the envelope to see how far he could go. That's what made him so loveable.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Smith Family, his wife and children and his siblings and thier families. Anyone that knew Mike is a better person for it.

Mike, I will miss you.

Marcy Lucchesi

October 14, 2008

Dear Jill, Nate and Sami,
I will never be able to express how I feel. Mike/Dad was always a very special person to me. A person whom we have cheerished and loved. He always brought us laughter which always helped me move forward. I will only have fond memories of him. Through this tragedy we can only continue to grow stronger.

With all my love,
Auntie Marcy

The Bernfield family

October 14, 2008

We are crestfallen to learn of your loss. We hope that your cherished memories of your husband/father will help you through this difficult time.

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