A visitation for Michael "Mike" will be held Monday, December 4, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031, with a funeral service from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM with a short time afterward for those who wish to pay last respects.
Mike, a twin, was born with his brother Mitchell in Elgin, IL June 24th, 1951. The Whitney family moved to the Waukegan area shortly thereafter where he resided for the rest of his life. From his earliest years, he loved being with family and friends, the outdoors, and playing the guitar. In his free time he refinished furniture, practiced shifting casino odds in his favor, and re-fretted his guitar. He also meticulously maintained his truck and restored an antique Wellcraft runabout. In retirement, golf was a renewed passion he wasn't able to pursue fully while working. He was always willing to help others. When he could not give in wealth, he gave in love, labor, time, and talent. As a life long Union Carpenter, there are hundreds of families residing in results of his craftsmanship from humble single family homes to Chicago luxury condos.
Mike is survived by his children Michael Aaron Whitney (mo. Beverly Whitney) and Briar Elliot Whitney, formerly Lauren Renee Whitney (mo. Claudia Whitney); siblings Marilee Funck, John C. Whitney Jr., Joseph Whitney, Victoria Ostrander, Elaine Johnson, Patricia Gresch; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Mitchell (1951) and parents John C. Whitney and Lillian M. Whitney.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MarshFuneralHome.com for the Whitney family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks those interested in giving to donate in Mike's name to one of the following:
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