Michael Hansberry
Michael Hansberry, husband, father, grandfather, businessman and volunteer passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2021. He will be greatly missed.
Mike was born in 1932 in Richland Center, WI. Following his graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Mike proudly served in the US Army, attending basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood. Upon completing his training in 1957, Mike was selected to join the army’s counterintelligence unit, taking him to Baltimore and to Chicago. After serving his country, Mike joined 3M Company. He spent his successful career in increasingly responsible positions at 3M, spending several years in Chicago before his 1973 move to 3M headquarters in St. Paul, MN. Upon retirement in 1992, Mike returned to the Chicago area where he happily volunteered for many years. Back in his adopted hometown, Mike volunteered first as a caseworker at SCORE (Senior Corps of Retired Executives), then as a project manager at ESC (Executive Service Corps).
Mike met the love of his life, Regina, in Chicago in 1957; they married on October 25, 1958. Together they had nine children, all of whom grieve yet celebrate the life they had with their dad; Michael (Beverly), Elise, Donna (Craig), Marianne (Charles), Carol (Aaron), John (Jennifer), Thomas (Jeronna), Mark (Kristen) and Maria (John). Grandchildren Sean, Eliese (Sam), Michael Joe, Estella, Lillian, Max, Emma (Bentley), Nora, Sally, Michael (Katie), Catharine, Julia, Jack, Sarah, Matthew, Charlie, Christopher, and Marian, and great grandson John join in celebrating Mike’s life, as do his sister Evelyn, and his many close nieces and nephews.
Mike lived his life with purpose, optimism and a sense of adventure, an unyielding interest in people and good conversation, and an unfailing sense of humor. We were fortunate to have him and to love him.
A memorial mass will be held Monday, August 30, 11:00am at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL. The family welcomes your condolences at the church on August 30 beginning at 10:00am. Internment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s memory may be made to Priests’ Health and Retirement/PRMAA – Archdiocese of Chicago (708) 449-8026.
Call Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside for any questions at 708-352-6500.
So sorry to receive this sad news via Mickey today. We have loved keeping abreast of all the Hansberry through Michael and Mark at St. Therese in Deephaven MN. be it mass opening day of school or a sports event or a play. Our grands and yours Regina are going to school together. It just seems so right. Know we care and you are in our thought of fond memories. Praying for your strength,health and peace as you all put your loved one to rest. Fondly,Nike and Marilyn Sullivan
Sending prayers your way John!
Mark, Tom, Regina, and the whole Hansberry family – so sad to hear of Mike’s passing via Peter yesterday. Many fond memories from visits at your house. Its hard to believe Mike & Regina move to Chicago almost 30 years ago! Please know your are all in our thoughts and prayers. With care and love, Mike Casserly and Sonya Jaworski
A beautiful tribute for a wonderful man who’s life was well-lived. It was a privilege and honor to be able to serve your family during the last several months. Our sincere condolences to you all. May his memory be a blessing.
You are in my prayers and thoughts today as you gather to celebrate Mike’s life.
So sorry for your loss. Great guy.
Thinking of you all,
Kevin and Jill Edelman
So saddened by your loss
Mike was in our cardiac rehabilitation and we Truly adored him and his uplifting spirits
Our sympathies in your loss of a wonderful husband father grandfather and friend
Sending my condolences to all the Hansberry family, near and far. It is hard to lose someone like your dad- My family lost my mom (Barbara), this past June 24, so I can empathize with you all… He is never far away from you…
Sincerely,
Kristin Lynch Chavez
OLG 1974
Regina Class of 1978
I remember Mr. Hansberry sitting at the end of the table at big family dinners, with his wife Mrs. Hansberry–making dinner go further with pizza and scrambled eggs. Sitting in their big warm kitchen, with the fireplace going in the next room, was a fond memory. I’m sorry for Carol Hansberry McGuire for losing her father. She loved him more than the world.
Sorry for all the Hansberry kids.
Sincerely,
Mary Anne