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Michael Smith Obituary

Smith, Michael J. age 49, suddenly, loving son of Dolores and James, brother of Mark, brother-in-law of Joyce, uncle of Kaylin and Karlee. Michael attended St. Mary Star of the Sea School, Hubbard High School and graduated from National-Lewis College. Services private.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 14 to Sep. 19, 2001.

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Jim scott

September 8, 2025

Twenty-five years and I remember it all. I still miss you. I care .

Jim scott

September 8, 2025

Twenty-five years and I still remember it all. I still miss my friend.

Jim Scott

May 1, 2023

I met Michael in the eighties and hit it off from the start. He was my most trusted friend for nearly a year. I have a great photo of him crossing the street into Central Park.in NY city. He has a smile on his face that seems to embrace the world. That picture will always be the way I remember my friend. I miss you always. Jim from the East coast.

Terry Freeman

September 19, 2001

Mike and his family were once close friends of my family. As things will happen, we have lost touch over the years. Although it has been quite some time since last I saw Mike, I remember that beautiful smile, kindess and generosity. 25 years ago, being new to"downtown" from suburbia, I found Mike worked for the same company. He was incredibly kind and helpful. A kinder heart I have yet to find. To his family and friends...my deepest condolences.

Wendy Steuernagel

September 18, 2001

He was a wonderful spirit and will be missed by all who knew him. Full of fun and joy he will not be forgotten.

anni herben

September 18, 2001

The passing of my friend leave a whole in my heart. .What can you say in a few lines that would summarize a man’s life .How much I and others loved our friend Michael for 30 years. I shared happy times and sad times with Michael. Michael and all of our friends grew up together for let face it your twenties that you become your own person. Michael was creative .He was a great photographer. He loved the” forty”of old HOLLYWOOD , he loved watching black and white old movies , he love the Carol Burnett show, we could go out on Saturday night till it was over. He love to dance and he loved life that the Michael I remember I will miss him very much . I sorry we were estranged for so many years What I am happy about the last time I spoke to him I hold him I love him.

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