Samuel Andrew Michaels Jr., 53, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota.
Sam was born in Elmhurst, Illinois to Samuel A. Michaels Sr. and Ruth (McKee) Michaels. He grew up in southern Illinois, loving to ride dirt bikes and play football. Once out of high school, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a second-generation Ironworker. Sam worked 25 years out of the Ironworkers Union, Local 393 in Aurora, Illinois.
Sam is survived by both parents, Sam and Ruth, two sisters, his wife Deann, four children, four grandchildren, and many more family and friends.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg Street in Paw Paw Illinois, 61353, on Wednesday February 22nd 2017 from 4-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to his wife Deann at 3152 Chicago Road, Paw Paw Illinois 61353.
The family thanks everyone for this kind words and support through this difficult time.
Memories of times with my cousin Sammy and are families will be with me at this sad time.
My cousin Sam was like a brother to me. He was my closest cousin. He was also a very good friend who was always ready to help. I will treasure the times we spent together and will remember him often and fondly. I can remember him as far back as when he was toddler and as recent as this November out at his farm house in Paw Paw. I shared my belief in Jesus Christ with him and tried to encourage him to do the same. I hope we see each other in Gods Kingdom my friend. I loved you while you here with us and still love you now that you have gone to be with him. I look forward to that glorious day I see him and you again. Your Cous.., Steve
To the Michaels family. Sam will truly be missed. Thought of him often. Best friend Bruce
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family from his friends in southern Illinois. As a teammate of his in high school, I can tell you that he played the game with intensity and tenacity. Although few of us have seen him since we graduated, I can tell you that his teammates have often thought of him. On behalf of the rest of his teammates, the AJ Wildcat squad from 80/81 send our regards to his family
Deann you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Thinking of you and your family with love at this difficult time.