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Michael Prim Obituary

Michael S. Prim, a longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away after an extended illness at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Mike's passing was on Monday, April 28th, 2008 just one day shy of his 48th birthday. Mike had fought a very tough battle against diabetes, and heart disease for many years. Family services to be announced later for close friends and family. Michael was preceded in death by both of his parents Kennard E. Prim, and Doris M. Prim, both of which also battled the same illnesses of diabetes, and heart disease. Michael was survived by four children. Two sons and one daughter from Downers Grove, Mike, David, and Corie, and also one son from Lombard, Kenny, one brother Mark and his family also from Lombard, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins both local and from out of state. Prior to his illness, Mike enjoyed many types of outdoor activities and sporting endeavors. Longtime family passions included hunting, baseball, and football. Michael was employed for many years as a Manager at two of the local Jewelry stores in downtown Elmhurst, the latest being York Jewelers. As per family requests, Memorials to either the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated.
Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on May 14, 2008.

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KAREN CLINE

July 5, 2008

My deepest sympathy to MIke's family. The last time I had seen Mike was at the hospital. I told him of our up coming 30 year class reunion. He seemed excited. Mike is now in gods hands. Rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Karen (Stanley) Cline

Robert Young

June 6, 2008

My hart goes out to his family. I knew Mike almost 32 years and he was truely a frend/brother. I will miss him dearly. I will keep you in my hart and mind "expecially in hunting season " miss ya bro.

Lori (Stankus) Leifheit

May 21, 2008

Our family knew the Prim's from our church days at Yorkfield Evangelical Free Church as young children. Mrs. Prim was my Sunday School teacher and so we knew the whole family. I hung out with Mike at different times all the way through High School. He was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. It makes me sad that we lost touch and once I moved back into the area 7 years ago, I didn't look him up. My condolences to his remaining family and those who will never get to know what a kind and generous man he was.

MIKE IN JANUARY 2007

MIKE SIPARI

May 19, 2008

THIS PICTURE OF MIKE IS FROM JANUARY 2007

Michael hanging out with his favorite friend

Barbi Prim

May 19, 2008

For those of you who haven't seen Mike in a while....here's a picture of him with his favorite friend "Gizmo".

James, Calandra and Abriella Russo

May 19, 2008

Mark, Barb and Jon

We pray that you endure these days of loss and arrive at a place of peace and understanding.

Jonathon Prim

May 18, 2008

Uncle,

My deepest sympathies for your passing. You fought for such an incredibly long time and showed true strength to last as long as you did. May you rest in peace now and be forever loved and remembered.

Doug Scott

May 18, 2008

Although its been many years since we last saw each other our prayers have been with you in your times of need and Gods hands will now accept you into his kingdom and rejoin you with family from better times.

Donna Kelly-Robinson

May 18, 2008

I wish peace and comfort to Mike's family. I knew Mike some 30 years ago, and whenever I think of him, I remember fun times with our "group" of friends. Mike is now at peace, and I truly hope we can all find comfort in that.

Barbi Prim

May 17, 2008

Michael,
I am deeply sorrowed for your passing at such a young age, but I am glad you are finally relieved of all your pain. You hung in there for a very long time, defeated the big "D" many years now. May you now rest in eternal peace with Mom & Dad. Love your sis in law, Barbi

Gladys Newbanks Lemley

May 16, 2008

Mike was a special person to me, I baby sit him and Mark when they lived in Parkersburg, WV. I loved them both and was very saddened at the call this evening from Mark telling me of Mike's passing. Love you both.

Linda Summerville

May 16, 2008

Mike,

We will miss you, and now you are finaly at peace.

Always Linda

Angela Vickers

May 16, 2008

For the family and friends of Mike: I did not personally know Mike. He must have been a wonderful man to have had the love of so many. I wish comfort and peace for all of you during this most grievous and trying of times. My prayers are with all of you.

A friend, Angela Vickers (Mark Prim's cousin-in-law) in West Virginia

MIKE SIPARI

May 15, 2008

MIKE I KNEW YOU FOR 32YRS AND YOU ARE MY BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER, AND I KNOW YOU LONGER HURT AND THAT IS WHY I CAN THINK ABOUT YOU AND SMILE INSTEAD OF SORROW. YOU ARE NOW BACK WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD, REST IN PEACE BROTHER I LOVE AND MISS YOU.

Betty Kriske

May 15, 2008

Mike,
I miss you so much. When you went to live with God, you took such a big part of my heart with you. Live will never be the same without you. Now you are not in pain anymore. Rest in peace and pave a way for me. I will always love you!

Gayle Simon

May 15, 2008

I have known Mike for over 30 years, he was a wonderful person and friend. I will always wonderful memories. I miss you Mike.
Love, Gayle

Corie Prim

May 15, 2008

Daddy,
I know that we didn't see eachother as much as we should have, but I have always loved you. I'm going to miss you greatly, but you will always be in my heart. No one can ever replace you in my heart and as my father. I love you so much daddy, I'm just happy that you aren't in pain anymore. I love you so much.

Corie

Mark Prim

May 15, 2008

Mike,

Your struggles, sufferings, and hardships are now over, and you can rest in peace. I know you are wrapped up in the loving arms of previously passed family members. You are also wrapped up in the rest of our memories as well. God bless you forever.

Love your brother,

Mark

Mark Prim

May 15, 2008

To all family members and friends:

I am deeply sorry for the delay of creating this, but circumstances beyond our control have hindered the preferred time frame it should have been completed by.

We are currently trying to arrange a small memorial type of event in remembrance of Mike for close friends and family members. Once those plans are determined everyone will be informed accordingly.

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