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1958 Michael 2021

Michael Sorley

August 1, 1958 — January 23, 2021

Michael R. Sorley, age 62, US Marine Corps Veteran, beloved husband for 39 years to Cheryl, nee Michalik. Loving father of Christyn (Nate) Schraeger and Jennifer (Mike) Vargo. Cherished grandfather of Kayli, Jack, and Ryan. Dearest brother of Kim Wooden, Karen Keehma, Jim Sorley, Ann (Marty) Rafacz, Rick Sorley, and Janet (Chip) Jirek. Fond brother-in-law of Ken Michalik, Kevin (Deborah) Michalik, Gary Michalik, Terry Michalik, and Brian (Karyn) Michalik. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a limited amount of visitors are allowed at a time. All guests wanting to attend the visitation at Colonial Chapel must register by clicking on the blue RSVP tab for visitation under Service Details which is located by scrolling down. To uphold safety guidelines, all guests are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing requirements.

Funeral Service private. While this service is limited to Michael's immediate family, a live-stream will be available on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. Please visit Michael's Obituary on Colonial Chapel's web-site at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the Funeral Service.

Below is the video recording of Michael's Funeral Service that was held on January 29, 2021 at 12:00 Noon CST



Below is a Photo Tribute



Burial private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

Memorials to The Apraxia Connection, 401 N. Catherine Ave., LaGrange Park, IL 60526 preferred.
To Donate Online: The Apraxia Connection

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, January 28, 2021

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a limited amount of visitors are allowed at a time. All guests wanting to attend the visitation at Colonial Chapel must register by clicking on the blue RSVP tab for visitation under Service Details which is above. To uphold safety guidelines, all guests are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing requirements.

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Service

Friday, January 29, 2021

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

While this service is limited to Michael's immediate family, a live-stream will be available on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 12:00 Noon. Please visit Michael's Obituary on Colonial Chapel's web-site at colonialchapel.com to view the video recording of the Funeral Service.

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421

Burial private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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