Walter Michalak

Walter Anthony Michalak, Jr. passed away in peace on October 8, 2024. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents Walter A. Michalak, Sr. and Lottie M. Michalak (nee Nowinski). He is lovingly remembered by his brother Daniel S. Michalak and cherished by his deceased sister in-law Patsy A. Michalak (nee Cohen). He is also lovingly remembered by his sister Barbara M. Jamroziak (nee Michalak) and brother-in-law James D. Jamroziak and his nephew Jeremy J. Jamroziak, nieces Jennifer M. Vanbuskirk (nee Jamroziak), Kimberly A. Torres (nee Jamroziak)and two great nieces and four great nephews. He is preceded in death by his best friend Ken Gacki.

Wally was born, raised and lived for most of his life in Chicago, Illinois. For one and a half years he lived in a suburb of Buffalo, New York. Eventually Wally returned to the Midwest and settled down in Palos Heights, Illinois. 

As a teen ager, determined to strike out on his own, Wally found employment working for a cobbler in a shop in his neighborhood. Over the years he held various factory jobs. He loved sports, especially bowling and won multiple trophies and ribbons over the years.

Wally was a kind and gentle soul who dearly loved his family and his friends. He was loyal, gregarious, generous and fun loving. He was a friend to all who met him. The world was a better place with him in it, he will truly be missed. Wally will live forever in the silent memory of our hearts.

 No flowers, please. If you would like to make a charitable donation in Wally’s name please do so to the following charities:

The Epilepsy Foundation

The ARC

Family and friends will gather for a memorial visitation on Friday, October 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church 8245 West 111th Street,  Interment Resurrection Cemetery