Robert A. Michael, age 83, late of Thornton, IL., passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Beloved husband of Pamela Michael, nee Hemminger; devoted father of Donna (Scott) Pfeifer and the late Laura Michael; proud grandfather of Mike (fianc Melissa) Pfeifer and Sarah Pfeifer. Visitation Friday, May 18, 2007 from 3 until 8 p.m. at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 508 Chicago Rd., Thornton, IL 60476, with Rev. Harold Wahl officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Mr. Michael was a retired design engineer for the Whiting Co. and a WWII Army Air Corp. Veteran. For further information: 708-333-7000 or www.smitsfuneralhomes.com
