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- Michels, Daniel J.
1951 - 2008
Daniel J. Michels, age 56, of Aurora, IL, formerly Hinckley, IL, died July 18th, 2008 of cancer. He was born September 16, 1951 in Aurora, IL, the son of Robert and Patricia Michels.
Dan was a 1969 graduate of Marmion Military Academy and a graduate of Northern Illinois University. He was the owner and operator of Michels Home Improvement and D.J. Michels Builders. He was also a member of Carpenters Union Local 916.
Dan was a member of St. George Romanian Catholic Church. He was a Scout Master for Pack #337 in Hinckley when his sons were in Cub Scouts. Dan was a talented carpenter who could build anything. He enjoyed spending time with his sons, fishing, traveling, cooking, motorcycle riding, and his pets.
He is survived by his sons, Adam Michels of North Aurora, Drew Michels of Cortland, IL; and their mother, Debi (Everett) Nolte of Plainfield, IL; his parents, Bob and Pat Michels of Aurora; his four brothers, Nick (Jeanne) Michels of Lee, IL, Steve (Kathy Olson) Michels, Dave (Linda) Michels, Bill (Diana) Michels, all of Aurora; his four sisters, Claire (Alan) Pepper of North Aurora, Linda Taylor, Faye (Michael) Edlund of Rockford, and Laurel (Dick) Cubbage of Crystal Lake, IL; 23 nieces and nephews; five God children; and numerous friends; he is also survived by a special friend, Page Prusank of Deerfield, IL; his mother and fathers-in-law, Nancy and Ralph McElyea and Tom and Laura Boyne of Aurora; and many wonderful brother and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Marie Michels, Clara Raspiller; one nephew, Ryan Michels; a brother-in-law, Robert Taylor ;and a sister-in-law, Darlene Michels.
Dan will be missed by all that knew him. "Come unto me all who are weary and I will give you rest".
A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY with a memorial service following.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Cross Ministries, 215 E. New York Street, Aurora, IL. 60505.
Arrangements by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake Street, Aurora, IL. 60506 (630) 631-5500.
- The Beacon News (Aurora ILLINOIS),
July 21, 2008 (Monday)
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