Obituary of Michael John Glabowicz

Michael John Glabowicz, 56, died suddenly on February 28, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Mary Clare, and son, Jack, who was his pride and joy; a sister, Noreen (Dan) Ziegler, of Crystal Falls, Michigan; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his two loyal dogs, all of whom will miss him dearly. He was son of the late Norbert and Dolores (nee Howell) Glabowicz. A life-long resident of Libertyville, he graduated from Libertyville High School and was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish. He started each day with a long walk through the village with his dogs in every kind of weather, the colder the better. Michael was an avid landscape gardener who took great pride in his garden at the family home on the Des Plaines River. His love of animals led him to rescue and rehabilitate all kinds of wildlife. A life member of the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association; he also enjoyed skeet shooting at the Northbrook Sports Club. Michael owned Stellar Productions in Lake Bluff. A wake is to be held at McMurrough Funeral Home, 101 Park Place, (Rt 176, 1 Block East of Milwaukee Ave) Libertyville, on Tuesday, March 3, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services are to be held on Wednesday, March 4, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, with graveside services to follow at Ascension Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jack Glabowicz Education Fund at Harris Bank. Funeral info (847) 362-2626. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com