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Thomas Michals Obituary

Michals, Thomas "Cash" age 59, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Shirley "Mouse", loving father of David (Christy) and Thomas R. (Angela) Michals and stepfather of Jennifer (Thomas) DiGioia, dear grandfather of Adam, Josh, William and Thomas Michals and Christina and Jessica DiGioia, dear brother of Wendy (Jim) O'Lear, Sandra (the late Joe) Griffin, David (Kathy) Michals and the late Randy (Barbara) Michals, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of VFW Post #10173. Funeral Service Saturday, 11 a.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info., 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 28, 2007.

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James Crandall

July 3, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family.
We worked together many years at
ComEd. You will truly be missed by
all.
Jim Crandall Family

Rocky, Kathy, and family

June 30, 2007

Shirley and family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Dawn Luna

June 29, 2007

Dave and Christy,
We are very sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family are doing ok and our prays are with you all.

JR and Meralyn Meadows

June 28, 2007

Dave and Kathy:
You have lost someone very special to you. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you smile again. We hope you will remember you have friends who care - and we are a part of that circle of friends. With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Gaylord and Joanne Lee

June 28, 2007

Dear Dave and Family:
- Your are in our thoughts and prayers and hope this is of some comfort to you during this difficult time.

Don and Bev Derge

June 28, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jack Lux

June 28, 2007

RIP partner.

Kathy Chytla

June 28, 2007

Dear Shirley and Family

Let fond memories warm your heart
everytime you are feeling a loss.

With Deep Sympathy,

Karen Haywood

June 28, 2007

Dave, Christy, Adam, Josh & Family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your Father/Grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
Steve, Karen, Ariana, Marlena & Gavin

Janice Susek

June 28, 2007

We hope all the good memories help your family through this time of sorrow.

Raymond Gunn

June 28, 2007

To Tom and his circle of friends I send my sympathy but rejoyce in the fact that I knew Tom. There will be much to talk about in rememberance of him "Rest In Peace"
"The clock of life is wound just once and no man has the power to tell just when the clock will stop a late or early hour. Now is the only time you have Live,Love,toil with a will, place no faith in time for the clock may soon be still."

Heather Hehir

June 28, 2007

Dear Dave and Family,
You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Scott, Heather, Jacob, and Caroline

Scott Heath

June 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Staff of Cumberland Chapels

June 28, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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