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Michael Teller Obituary

Teller, Michael Elliot Retired history teacher at Kenwood Academy, passed away unexpectedly at home, November 3, 2017. After graduating from Hyde Park H.S., earning his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in History from University of Chicago, and subbing at DuSable H.S., Michael began his 30 year teaching career at Kenwood, where he pioneered the "Law in American Society" program, training students to be attorneys, pages, and legislators. Every March he took students to Springfield for Mock Legislature and Supreme Court Sessions. Post-retirement election judge, census-taker, and volunteer at Peggy Notebeart Museum, Illinois Masonic Hospital, and North Pond. Survived by son, Martin Teller of Portland, OR; brother, Stephen Teller of Pittsburg, KS; nephew, James Teller of Kansas City, MO; and his dear friend of many years, Helen E. Baker. Preceded in death by daughter, Rachel Teller and parents James, Henry David Teller and Florence Elizabeth Morris Teller. Former spouse of Joan Wagner of Portland, OR. Services are private. Contributions may be made to Tree House Humane Society, www.treehouseanimals.org. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or www.cremation-society.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 8, 2017.

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Marc Harrison

March 11, 2023

Mr. Teller was one of the greats as far as teachers were concerned. He will me missed and remembered.

Adrienne Neuer River

November 26, 2017

Mr. Teller was a special teacher. I admired his dedication. (I was a student at Kenwood in the class of 1977.)

monique adams

November 9, 2017

we used to worry dr teller to death when he was our home room teacher at kenwood (1987-1991). i sit here in tears right now hearing about his passing.... we heard you dr teller, we heard you!

Deborah Brown Giles

November 9, 2017

Rest in heaven Mr. Teller. Former student from Kenwood High

S. Rankin

November 9, 2017

Rest in peace, Mr. Teller. Thank you for being such a patient and dedicated teacher. God bless you.

Gregory Johnson

November 9, 2017

Rest in Peace Mr. Teller, You are the Best!

CB

November 9, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time (Phillipians 4:13)

G Cobbs

November 9, 2017

Rest well Mr. Teller

Darlene Powell

November 9, 2017

My condolences to his family. He was a great teacher.
-Darlene Jones (Powell)
KAHS c/o 1994

Nile Walker

November 8, 2017

My condolences. Mr. Teller prepared me for college in the sense that not every teacher was a cookie cutter. He was a quirky, yet sweet, and knowledgeable man. I remember him well. Blessings and prayers go out to his family and close friends.
Nile K. Walker
Kenwood Academy Alum
Class of 1993

Nancy Ocampo

November 8, 2017

Mr. Teller was one of my teachers at Kenwood High School. We all remember him fondly.

November 8, 2017

To Michael's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.

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