Michael O. Walz

October 29, 1957 - February 3, 2022

Michael O. Walz, 64, of Sandwich, IL. passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born October 29, 1957 in Aurora, IL. The son of Roger L. and Mary Ann (Yackley) Walz. He married Karen Rausch on July 7,2007 in Somonauk, IL. He was a proud member of Plumber Union Local #130 and The Sandwich Moose Lodge. He enjoyed golfing and his dog Murphy. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Karen, mother Mary Ann Walz of Somonauk, IL; his children, David (Sheila) Walz of Streator, IL. and Stephanie (Adam) Thompson of Sheridan, IL; eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Dianne (Mike) James of Elkhorn, WI. and Laura (Todd) Jones of Leland, IL; several step-grandchildren; several step-great grandchildren; his siblings, Linda Fritz, James Walz, Joseph (Brenda) Walz, Samantha Wolf, Theresa Landsteiner, Laura (Kip) Anderson, Kevin (Nance) Walz; several nieces and nephews, and aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother Raymond Walz, one daughter Shaunna Lane, and one sister-in-law, Linda Walz. Prayer services will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Burial services will be private. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday February 7, 2022 at Turner-Eighner Funeral in Somonauk, IL. Memorials may be directed to Open Door Rehabilitation Center or VITAS Hospice. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please go to www.EigherFuneralHomes.com Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes 13160 W. RT 34-PO Box 404 Somonauk, IL. 60552 815 498-2363