Michael Westerlund

Michael Westerlund, age 62, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center. Michael was born in Escanaba, Michigan, on June 12, 1950, son of the late Robert and Virginia (Nee: Holmes) Westerlund. He was an avid football fan and passionate Packer fan.

Survivors include his sisters, Sue (Thomas) Benish, Deborah Westerlund, all of Racine; brothers, Robert (Judy) Westerlund, Kim (Arliss) Westerlund, all of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Ron Petersen officiating. Interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family on Tuesday at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Wednesday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m.

A special thank you to all of his caregivers at Graceful Aging, especially “D,” case worker, Brian Walley of Community Care, and to Wheaton Franciscan ICU staff, especially Sue Sweetman for their loving and compassionate care.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine    (262) 634-7888