Michael Neitzer

Michael J. Neitzer

Age 75 of Morris and formerly Gardner, passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

Born August 22, 1938 in Chicago, Michael Joseph was a son of the late Emerick and Elaine Harvie-Neitzer. He was raised in Chicago until moving to Braceville in the seventh grade. Michael was a 1957 graduate of Gardner South Wilmington High School and went onto honorably service in the United States Army. Upon discharge Michael went to work for Armour Pharmaceutical Company, from where he retired in 2003. Most recently he worked in maintenance at Heritage Health in Dwight. Michael greatly enjoyed fishing and was a Chicago White Sox, Bears and Blackhawks fan. He was very proud of his grandchildren and cherished spending time with them, as well as his nieces and nephews. Michael will be remembered as a man of strong work ethic, who had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people feel good.

Survivors include his children: Tony (Bonnie) Neitzer of Zimmerman, Minnesota, Pat (Martha) Neitzer of Wausaukee, Wisconsin and Angela (John) Brannen of Morris; six grandchildren: Ian and Annika Neitzer, Kate and Emily Neitzer and Aaron and Alex Brannen; sister-in-law Bernice Kaminky of Sandwich and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, all whom were very special to him.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Donald, Ronald and Emerick Neitzer.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Sunday May 18, 2014 between the hours of 2:00PM and 6:00PM at Reeves Funeral Home, 203 Liberty Street in Gardner. Graveside services will follow Monday morning in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery at 10:30AM.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Gardner. (815/237-2526)