Michael B. Kwasman-Mayor of West Chicago
- June 28, 1946 - April 17, 2012
- West Chicago, Illinois
of Michael's Passing
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“I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Mayor Kwasman's family. Mayor Kwasman had a strong vision for West Chicago and genuinely was...Read More »
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1 of 22 | Posted by: Brenda Vishanoff - West Chicago, IL
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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2 of 22 | Posted by: Mayor Barrett F. Pedersen - IL
“I loved chatting with you about your visions, the twinkle in your eye was contagious. Your honest advice is something I will always cherish. Your...Read More »
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3 of 22 | Posted by: Melissa - West Chicago, IL
“It was our honor and privilege to know and love this wonderfully caring man as our friend and neighbor. Our hearts are breaking for Crystal and the...Read More »
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4 of 22 | Posted by: Mary B. Miller - Hampton, NH
“I am sincerely sorry for the loss of our wonderful mayor, Mike Kwasman. He was a quiet and successful mayor as well as a sincere and helpful guy. We...Read More »
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5 of 22 | Posted by: Ron Benner - west chicago, IL
“I will miss our discussions at Reed-Keppler Park.
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6 of 22 | Posted by: Jesse Felix - Bartlett, IL
“It was a great pleasure and privilege to work with Mike on behalf of our municipalities. There is a bond fellow Mayors share as no one else can...Read More »
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7 of 22 | Posted by: Gayle Smolinski - Roselle, IL
“We had the pleasure of getting to know Mayor Kwasman through our son, Representative Randy Ramey. We are truly sad to know that our friendship...Read More »
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8 of 22 | Posted by: SENATE PRESIDENT RETIRED AND MRS. JAMES - IL
“We are very sorry with this great loss of Mike, especially to his wife Crystal & family as well as the city staff & all of the residents of West...Read More »
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9 of 22 | Posted by: Scott Bublitz - West Chicago, IL
“All of us at DuPage Auto Werks want to wish you our most sincere condolences at this time of loss and sadness. Micheal Kwasman was a great mayor and...Read More »
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10 of 22 | Posted by: DuPage Auto Werks,Ltd - IL
“It was an honor to know Mike Kwasman but it was a bigger joy to be friends with him. He served as the Mayor of West Chicago, but to me his most...Read More »
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11 of 22 | Posted by: Megan Konewko - Winfield, IL
“I'll always remember Mike as a personable guy. He treated us at the PD as his own special group. He was always smiling and proud to serve Wego. ...Read More »
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12 of 22 | Posted by: Joe - West Chicago, IL
“Dear GOD Thank you for sending us Mike. It only took my first visit with Mike several years ago to understand his committment to ALL people.Although...Read More »
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13 of 22 | Posted by: Ken Walker - West Chicago, IL
“What a wonderful man with sparkling eyes and giving heart. Both Paul and I will miss his wit, charm and love of life.
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14 of 22 | Posted by: Teri Wakolbinger - Batavia, IL
“To Mike's family, We are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We were SO proud to have Mike as our mayor. Several years ago when Mike had just...Read More »
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15 of 22 | Posted by: Tom and Judy Martus - IL
“I'll miss you every day, Mike. Thank you for being a friend.
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16 of 22 | Posted by: Melissa Birch - West Chicago, IL
“I was blessed to know Mike. I first met him during a STOP-UP meeting many years ago and it was the first of many indications of how much West Chicago...Read More »
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17 of 22 | Posted by: Julie Pineda - west chicago, IL
“All of us at John & Tony's Restaurant will miss Mayor Kwasman. He was a down to earth, sincere, caring man who seemed to have time for everyone. We...Read More »
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18 of 22 | Posted by: John Badway - West Chicago, IL
“Mayor Mike Kwasman, a good and fair man. Rest in peace.
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19 of 22 | Posted by: Wally Kubon - Wheaton, IL
“Our thoughts and prayers to the family of Mike during these difficult times. He truly loved all of you and his beloved city of West Chicago. He will...Read More »
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20 of 22 | Posted by: Steve and Elaine Romanelli - IL
“It was a shock to hear he was gone. I could not imagine anything getting the upper hand on Mike Kwasman, he seemed almost invincible. He was like a...Read More »
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21 of 22 | Posted by: Jennifer Konewko - Winfield, IL
“I am so saddened by the news of Michael's death. I knew him as a guest at my church each month when we serve the Lion's Club lunch. He was always...Read More »
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22 of 22 | Posted by: Lana Runyan - West Chicago, IL
Michael B. Kwasman, Mayor of West Chicago, was born to Estelle and Dan Kwasman on June 28, 1946 in Chicago. He passed away on April 17, 2012 at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield. Surrounded by his loving family. Michael was the beloved husband of 29 years to Crystal nee Howerton. Loving father of Ronald Kwasman. Beloved son of the late Estelle and Dan Kwasman. Dear brother of Steve (Gayle) Kwasman and Marla (Marty) Bett. Loving brother-in-law of Sheila (Tom) Metten, Mark (Donna) Howerton and Cathy (Rick) Markee. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to DuPage Veterans Foundation Honor Flight P.O. Box 299 Wheaton, Illinois 60187 would be greatly appreciated. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, April 22nd from 1PM until Words of Remembrance 4PM at West Chicago Community High School 326 Joliet Street West Chicago Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel 630-293-5200
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