Michael Yukich

Michael E. Yukich, 86, of Homewood passed away on Monday, October 3. He leaves behind his daughter Kathleen and three sons Mark, Tom, and Michael. His first daughter, Tracy passed in 2021.

Carol, his loving wife of 58 years, preceded him in death, passing away on Sunday, October 2.

Michael will be remembered for his loving, fun, kind, and generous spirit along with quick wit and a remarkable memory.

He was caring, supportive, and loyal to those blessed enough to be in his life.

Michael was a proud graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh where he grew up. He was also a US Army veteran--and patriotic American.

He was a marketing communication professional for Prudential Insurance, the American Dental Association, and retired from American Catholic Press in 2018 after more than 20 years of service.

Services for Michael (and Carol) will be held Thursday, October 6th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at Tews (18230 S. Dixie Highway, Homewood). Funeral Mass will be held Friday at St. Agnes (1501 S. Chicago Road, Chicago Heights) at 11:30 am.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Catholic Press (16565 State Street South Holland, IL 60473) in memory of Michael Yukich.

Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway Homewood, IL, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Prayers Friday, October 7 10:45 a.m. at Funeral Home to St. Agnes Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass 1501 Chicago Rd. Chicago Heights, IL. Interment Assumption Cemetery.