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Michael Ware

1959 - 2014

BORN

1959

DIED

2014

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Garfield Waters Funeral Home

3409 W Madison St

Chicago, Illinois

Michael Ware Obituary

Ware, Michael Earnest Was born on June 3, 1959, the only son of the late Ruby J. Ware and Earnest D. Ware. Raised on the Westside of Chicago; lived at 3342 W. Congress Pkwy for over 20 years. He loved and lived sports. As a young man he played basketball with pro-ball player Isiah Thomas. I remember every first game opener of the Chicago Cubs, my cousin Evette made sure we attended. He graduated St. Malachy grade school, Providence St. Mel HS College in Minnesota at Southwest state and St. Benedictine were received associated Degree. He was employed by K&R Delivery Service and later helped run a towing company on the westside. He married his high school sweetheart Deborah D. Stewart; they had three children, Michael, Fredrick and De Shaun. Later in his life he had one daughter with the late Terry A. Jackson, Jazmin Ware. Michael loved to eat. He loved my mom's coconut caramel cake which I made every holiday for him. Now mom will be cooking her dessert again for her son. She has been waiting to bring him home for 15 years. Michael departed this life on November 5, 2014 of cardiac arrest. Michael leaves his father Earnest (Dorothy) Ware of Smith's Station, Alabama; two sisters born to the late Ruby J. Ware, Angela (Charles) Brown and Sheila (Marvin) Ware Cottrell of Chicago; four children Michael (Taketia) Ware, Fredrick (Shaneka) Ware, De Shaun (Ciera) Ware, Jazmin Ware; two stepchildren, Tabyus and Quincy Jackson; eight grandchildren, and a host of brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves behind good devoted friends, Carl, Darryl, Dwight, Edward, Keith, John, Tony and true cousins, Haywood, Shannon, and Andre who will also cherish his memories. You will be truly missed and forever in my heart. Love your sister, Sheila. Viewing Thursday, November 13, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and the funeral Friday, November 14, 12:30 p.m. at Garfield-Waters Funeral Home, 3409 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 60624.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 13, 2014.

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Denise James

November 17, 2014

RIP Michael Ware

Denise James

November 17, 2014

My condolences to the Ware family. Michael Ware c/o 1978, PSM Family we lost a good friend and brother. You will be missed but not forgotten. I wish I could have been at your home going service. RIP Michael Ware we will see you again.

Marc Dixon

November 15, 2014

You've taught your sons very we'll in all they do as a good friend of all of them. They took me in as Family an very great friend you will be truly missed

Renee hairl

November 15, 2014

CAROL I AM SENDING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER LOVE YOU STAY STRONG. LOVE RENEE

November 15, 2014

Michael,

Since I only had big brothers I took you on as a little brother. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be able to tell a male what to do and not do! LOL! I also thank you for all the goofy, little boy things you did that would either make me laugh or make me SMH!

I am so happy we had the chance to reconnect before God welcomed you back to your heavenly home. Did you know that your mom's caramel cake was also my favorite cake? I tried to learn from her how to make it like her but never got it! She was my other mother! Give her a big hug for me. And give my Mother, my Dad and all my siblings a big hug for me!

Rest in eternal peace,Michael!
I'll be loving you, always!
Your cousin,
Evette

To my family...... May the Peace of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, be with you and comfort you through this now and forever!

I am keeping you in my prayers and ask that you keep me in yours!

With all my love,
Evette

kenyetta barfield

November 15, 2014

Sorry i couldn't make but am sending my heart of prayer Grace and mercy to u and the family love u all rest on Michael we love u but Jesus love u more. Kenyett barfield

Chenequa,Chekeya,Charvis,Cadelia & Charles Brown/Bunch

November 15, 2014

You will truly be missed uncle Michael love always the Brown family...

shonda hall

November 15, 2014

Praying for the family during this troubling time Asking that God gives you the strength you need to get through this. Shonda Hall and Family

Fred Ware

November 15, 2014

R.I.P Dad, hope we made you proud. Still in disbelief you are gone, but trust and believe you will never be forgotten. Your legacy will live on thru your GrandKids, I can promise you that. Tell Grandma I said hi and I love her. Continue to look down on us a smile. You was loved throughout the city of Chicago, you touch many hearts. I love you Pops. Glad you are at peace now. Always and forever you Son Tyrice.

Deborah Ware

November 15, 2014

Michael I know you would have been very very proud of your turnout today. It was so much love in the place. Your family and friends all had very good and funny memories of you. You know it was all about basketball. You can now rest in peace in heaven. You are gone but definitely won't be forgotten. You will live on in the memories of our minds and in our hearts. It was a pleasure and a blessing to know you. Love your forever friend ????????

Paige Cottrell

November 14, 2014

Love Always, The Cottrell Family.

Ashley Whitaker

November 14, 2014

You gave me some great laughs and welcomed me with open arms. I'll always remember the good times. Rest in paradise.

Michael Dawson

November 14, 2014

Sheila and Carol, I would like to express my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother and one of my best childhood friends, Michael. My prayers are that God's mercies provide a level of comfort and peace during this very difficult time.

Even though I haven't seen you guys in over 30 years I still have great memories of the times we shared on a daily basis on the block, Congress-“Thirty-Three Hundred”. Those many memories were rekindled again, yesterday, when I saw you guys at the visitation.

Some of the most poignant memories was how Michael and the rest of the fellows (Ronnie & Bobby Miles, James Johnson, Robert Davis, Monroe, Eddie Dale and Glen Dawson) always played hoops in y'all backyard and on Spalding St. and how we played baseball at the field “aka” the Big S. I remember Michael was the keeper of all the good sports equipment, when he had to go home it all left with him. Maybe, just maybe because it was his…(Smile)

Those were great times, no worries, just hanging out having fun, going to school and playing sports.

May God's indelible blessings be upon you and the family…

Let's keep in touch, Michael Dawson

Helen Smith

November 14, 2014

My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you. Though I only knew, Michael briefly when he was a child, I remember visiting your family whenever I visited, Evette. God strengthen and comfort you.

Sheila Ware

November 13, 2014

I still can't believe it. I miss you so much i can't stop dreaming about us and mom. Love always and I'll see you in my deams . You looked great today just like you're sleeping

Shane Cottrell

November 13, 2014

Will always remember my uncle

Veronica Brown

November 13, 2014

Uncle Michael I love you so much. I remember you telling me growing up "stop that crying girl it'll be ok". I thank you for every conversation, every word of advice and every great memory I have. I can smile because I know I have another person watching over me from above. You never know how much you miss someone until they're gone. Uncle Michael thank you for loving me unconditionally. My heart aches but I know you are in great hands. Tell both of my grandmas I love them, till we meet again .......
Love always your only niece Ronnie

November 13, 2014

What I remember most about Michael Ware is that we both went to the same High School - PSM and we have that same name Michael Ware. However, our middle names were different. In order to not confuse the 2 of us, people would have to say Michael C or Michael E. We also played Basketball. Michael E, my younger brother will be greatly missed. God's Blessing on his family especially during these difficult moments.

Veronica Brown

November 13, 2014

Uncle Michael words can't express how I feel right now. You would always tell me "stop that crying girl, it'll be ok". I know that you are safe, healed and free. I will cherish every memory I have of you. Thank you for every word of advice, and for always looking out for me. Tell grandma I love her. I feel better knowing there are two sets of eyes watching me from above. Love always your only niece Ronnie

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