Michael James Siefert, 75, longtime resident of Lisle, suddenly, at rest March 10, 2025. Beloved husband of 51 years of Margaret (nee Quinn); loving dad of Sarah (Chad) Barney, Lizzie (Brian) Reidy and Maggie (Eric) Cann; cherished grandpa of Matt, Alex and Jane Barney; Owen (Katie), Maureen and Duncan Reidy; Logan and Axel Cann; devoted son of the late Jerome and Rosemary (nee LaVelle) Siefert and son-in-law of the late Martin and Ruth Quinn; dearest brother of Mary Jane (Bill) McDermott, Jerry (Lee) Siefert, Patsy (Gerry) Stanke, Bob (Maryann) Siefert, the late Tom (Kim) Siefert and Kathy (John) Delaney; dear brother-in-law of Dianne (Pat) Danaher, Mary Ellen (Russ) Grobe, the late Patty Quinn and Marty (Kathryn) Quinn; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mike was an audiologist and began his own practice at Naperville Hearing Services and although retired, he still was affiliated with the practice. He graduated from Lewis College in Joliet, where he was a proud fraternity member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinforia. Mike was a longtime, active parishioner at St. Joan of Arc Church and was very devoted to St. Joan of Arc School. He loved volunteering, especially when it concerned the Dominican and Benedictine Sisters. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus St. Joan of Arc Council #15168 and Bishop Romeo Blanchette Assembly 3044. Numerous lives have been touched by Mike’s heart of service and he will be deeply missed. Visitation Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 3-8 P.M. at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services 4920 Main St., Downers Grove. Funeral Friday, 9 A.M. at the funeral home processing to St. Joan of Arc Church 820 Division St., Lisle for a 10 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Holy Family Cemetery, Downers Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dominican Sisters Immaculate Conception Province at Rosary Hill Home, 9000 W. 81st St., Justice, IL 60458 or Benediction Sisters at Sacred Heart Monastery, 1910 Maple Ave., Lisle IL 60532. Funeral Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com
Michael James Siefert
March
13,
2025
VISITATION: March 20, 2025
Day: Thursday
Time: 3-8 P.M.
Location: Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home
4920 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-852-8000
FUNERAL MASS: March 21, 2025
Day: Friday
Time: 10 A.M.
Location: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
820 Division St., Lisle
INTERMENT: Holy Family Cemetery Downers Grove
Mike was a brilliant leader of student athletics back in our days at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School. He was tireless, supportive and kind in all his interactions with students and parents. He will be greatly missed. What a legacy he has left in his loving family. They are a living tribute to a life well lived. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary gentleman with so many of us whose lives he touched.
So very sorry to hear about this loss. Mike and I go all the way back to the early 80s as grad students at Northwestern. Great guy! Great dad! Great Audiologist. Glad that I got to see him last fall. Hang on to the memories of that smile and every moment with him.
Brian and Lizzie,
Peter and I are thinking of you during what must be a time of feeling shock and painful loss. Please know we’re praying God comforts you and your whole family especially now.
Peter and Regan Olson
Michael Siefert had a profound impact on those around him, and he did so not only with professional excellence at his trade as an audiologist, but also with his absolute commitment to the patients he served. Michael met my wife Vittoria 40 years ago when she had just turned 5 and had suffered a catastrophic hearing loss in both ears. She was a particularly complicated case and had several misdiagnosis that made recovery difficult. At 5 years old she was told she would likely never hear with anything approximating normal function again. She still remembers with complete clarity the day that she met Mike. His compassion and understanding was something that still remains unparalleled, and his patience and guidance has forever impacted her life. Before I met my wife, I had long taken for granted what a true blessing it was to hear without assistance, and until I met Mike (30 years ago), I had no concept of just how much difference could be made in the shaping of a person’s life by someone who could so miraculously return a sense that the world had stolen. Communication is championed as the cornerstone of every society, individual interaction and relationship. 40 years ago Mike gave my wife a gift that has lasted a lifetime. His gift been with her through every stage of her life, from childhood to our spoken vows…to the first cries of each of our children. While the world is certainly a lessor place without Michael Siefert, the lives he has touched over the years leave a legacy that is undeniable. We will always miss him, but feel truly blessed to have known him.
Rocco & Vittoria Wlodarek
There was only one Mike Siefert! I worked with & for Mike @ the Eye & Ear Infirmary & Grant Hospital. I can still hear Mike calling me by my last name Feeley. At Grant, we all connected with Lenny. I’m so sorry for your loss of a wonderful husband, dad, & grandfather. Mike was the best!