Michael A. Walsh Sr., “Sonny”
Of Elgin Formerly of Palatine

Michael A. Walsh Sr., “Sonny” of Elgin was born on January 10, 1932 in Chicago to Thomas and Lucille (nee Alford) Walsh. He died peacefully on April 7, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin.

Michael served in the Army during the Korean War. Before his retirement, he was a manager for UPS and later a member of their Retiree club. He was an avid member of the Lattof YMCA for 33 years, a member of the Elks Club in Des Plaines, an excellent speaker and member of the Toastmasters, great swimmer, best personal stock broker, loved traveling and spending time with his family.

Mike is survived by his children, Michael Jr. (Kris) Walsh of Buffalo Grove, Kimberly (Ron Prewoznik) Walsh of Chicago, Patrick (Andrea) Walsh of Glendale Heights, Deborah (Michael) Dodgen of Palatine and Steven (Allanna) Walsh of Arlington Heights; his grandchildren, Michael, David, Steven, Nicholas, Stephanie Rose and Victoria Rose; his siblings, Thomas J. Walsh and Mary Lou Walsh and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary (nee DeParis) Walsh and his sister-in-law Olga Walsh.

Visitation from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Monday, April 12, 2010 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 9:15 AM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., to St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights for Mass at 10:00 AM. Entombment at St. Michael Cemetery.

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004